Kalua-Style Pork Bowls with Pineapple Salsa

Quick-cook pulled pork seasoned with a smoky Kalua-style flavor, served over fluffy rice and topped with a vibrant pineapple salsa and fresh greens.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 10 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Hawaiian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.86/serving

Dietary

• Egg-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Gluten-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• fresh
• smoky
• tangy
• comfort food

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound pulled pork (heated through)
• 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cup white rice (prepared according to package directions, kept warm)
• 1.5 cup fresh pineapple (diced)
• 0.5 red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 jalapeño (seeded, minced)
• 1 lime (juiced)
• 4 cup mixed salad greens

Instructions

1. If not already done, prepare the white rice according to package directions. Keep warm.
2. For the pineapple salsa, combine the diced fresh pineapple, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), and lime juice in a small bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pre-cooked pulled pork, liquid smoke, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is heated through and slightly caramelized.
4. To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked white rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each with the warm Kalua-style pork, a generous spoonful of pineapple salsa, and a side of mixed salad greens.

Notes

To make this even quicker, use microwaveable rice pouches. For a smoky flavor without liquid smoke, you can use smoked paprika in a pinch.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 448
• Protein: 35.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 41.1 g
• Fat: 15.5 g
• Fiber: 2.7 g
• Sodium: 901 mg
• Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
• Sugar: 9.8 g
• Cholesterol: 93 mg