Glazed Pork Bites with Pineapple and Rice

Name: Glazed Pork Bites with Pineapple and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1.5 pound pork tenderloin (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 cup soy sauce; 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 can pineapple chunks (15 ounce, drained, juice reserved); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 cup jasmine rice; 4 cup water; 1 pound broccoli florets

Quick-cooking pork tenderloin stir-fried with juicy pineapple chunks in a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze, served with fluffy jasmine rice and steamed broccoli.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.71/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Fat

Ingredients

1.5 pound pork tenderloin (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 cup soy sauce
0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 can pineapple chunks (15 ounce, drained, juice reserved)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cup jasmine rice
4 cup water
1 pound broccoli florets

Instructions

Cook 2 cups jasmine rice with 4 cups water according to package directions or in a rice cooker. While rice cooks, prepare the rest of the meal.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and almost cooked through.
Pour the sauce mixture over the pork in the skillet. Bring to a simmer. In a small cup, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to form a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce.
Add 1 can pineapple chunks to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the pork and pineapple. Meanwhile, steam 1 pound fresh broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
Serve the glazed pork and pineapple immediately over the jasmine rice, with steamed broccoli on the side.

Notes

Ensure pork is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking. Adjust soy sauce for less sodium, or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 478
Protein: 32.9 g
Carbohydrates: 72.4 g
Fat: 6.3 g
Fiber: 4.2 g
Sodium: 1364 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
Sugar: 14.5 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg