Pineapple Pork

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
A simple weeknight stir-fry you can whip up in less than 30 minutes, this pineapple pork recipe delivers juicy, tender pork bites in a savory-sweet sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup cold water, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup fresh baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 small onion, cut into wedges
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a bowl or shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water, garlic powder and 1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice; add pork and turn to coat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, cayenne and the remaining 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.
  3. In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, stir-fry pork in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm.
  4. Stir-fry the broccoli, carrots and onion in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Stir soy sauce mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pork and pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 230 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1295mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.

There's no need for takeout when you have this recipe in your collection. Omit the cayenne if you're serving to young kids. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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