Pork and Pineapple stir fry is a quick and healthy cooking method that originated in China thousands of years ago. It has since become popular worldwide due to its simplicity. This recipe brings together pork and pineapple for a well balanced mix of sweet and savoury flavours. Stir fries are a great way to make a meal using whatever vegetables and protein you have on hand, making them both practical and delicious.
Pineapple contains, a natural enzyme that helps tenderise meat. This makes it an ideal pairing with pork ensuring a tender bite while adding a tropical sweetness to the dish. Combined with crisp vegetables and a rich sauce, this stir-fry is a perfect weeknight meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Pork and Pineapple Stir Fry Tips
- Prepare everything before cooking. Stir fries cook quickly, so have all your ingredients chopped and ready.
- Cut pork into even sized pieces. This helps it cook evenly and stay tender.
- Use high heat. A hot wok or pan gives the pork a nice sear and keeps the vegetables crisp.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid steaming the ingredients.
- A wok is ideal, but a large frying pan works too. If using a pan, make sure it has enough space to toss the ingredients properly.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 400g pork loin or shoulder, cut into thin strips
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced into thin wedges
- 1 red capsicum, sliced into strips
- 1 green capsicum, sliced into strips
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2cm piece ginger, finely grated
- 200g fresh pineapple, cut into bite sized chunks (or drained tinned pineapple)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 spring onion, chopped finely (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles, to serve
Directions
- Prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, and cornflour. Set aside.
- Heat the pan. Place a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add vegetable oil.
- Cook the pork. Add pork strips and stir fry for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables. In the same pan, add onion and capsicums. Stir fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add garlic and ginger. Stir fry for another minute until fragrant.
- Add pineapple. Toss in the pineapple chunks and stir fry for 1 more minute.
- Return the pork. Add the pork back into the pan. Pour in the sauce and water, stirring well. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve. Sprinkle with chopped spring onion and serve immediately with rice or noodles.
This Pork and Pineapple Stir-Fry is a quick and tasty meal that’s easy to customise. You can swap capsicums for other vegetables like broccoli, carrots or snow peas. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to suit your taste. Try it with rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying dish.
If you enjoyed this recipe, try our Stir-Fry Tofu for a delicious vegetarian alternative!
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