We use boneless pork tenderloin and the addition of this sweet garlicky pineapple sauce with bell peppers gives this a tangy delicious flavor.
We love the sweet and sour sauce combination is very versatile with any meat you choose to use but it's best with pork or chicken and the sauce is perfect poured over rice.
We have even added a substitution list for those who prefer a different vegetable.
The recipe is simple and adaptable with many suggestions you will find below as you read through this easy to make one pan meal
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Scroll down to this quick to prepare a meal in no time it's so much better than any take-out Asian meal to make right in your own kitchen easily!
A Versatile Sweet and Sour Sauce for Meats
I have been asked many times can we make this with chicken instead? Absolutely, chicken, pork, beef and even ground beef made into small meatballs is great with this sauce!
I do prefer all boneless meats, however, if you decide to use bone-in you will need to allow longer cooking times.
Chicken takes longer using bone-in and needs to be at 165 degrees internal temperature to ensure it's cooked properly.
Adding the sauce on top of quinoa or steamed rice, noodles, baked potatoes, or just eating it plain is delicious with no sides!
Ingredients You Will Need
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- pineapple chunks in juice
- water
- soy sauce
- cornstarch
- teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- boneless pork, ( or use chicken, steak, ground beef, venison)
- olive oil
- bell pepper, cut into slices
- brown sugar
- minced garlic
- Rice of any kind cooked to package instructions
Tips
- substitute pineapple with mandarin oranges for a change or use both
- add more soy sauce to flavor
- for heat add some freshly grated ginger and cayenne pepper
- this dish is best eaten on the first day
- any kind of boiled rice compliments this sauce or Asian ramen or soba-style noodles
- if you prefer a large amount of sweet and sour sauce double the liquid recipe
Preparation and Tools:
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Bowl
- Large Fry Pan
- Rice steamer
- Large spoon
- Whisk
Other Vegetable Options to Add:
Use about 2 cups of chopped fresh vegetables
- bell peppers
- zucchini
- carrots
- broccoli
- yellow or white onions
- green onions
- pea pods
- cabbage
- spinach
- asparagus
- mushrooms
- bok choy
- Optional: If you're in a hurry just use a 16-ounce bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables and a can of cream of broccoli soup instead of this homemade sauce adding just the honey, spices and soy sauce.
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Perfect Weeknight Meal
If you're looking for a quick weeknight meal that the kids will love, this is one to try plus it's economical and can feed a large family easily.
This chicken, pork, and beef will be a hit no matter what you choose to use and a delicious addition to your quick and easy meal recipe collection.
You may also like our Slow Cooker Asian Chicken and Broccoli to try also.
Yield: 6
Chicken with Pineapple
This is a Hawaiian-style sweet boneless pork dish with pineapple in a light delicious sauce perfect over white rice.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min
Ingredients
- 6 boneless pork tenderloins (center-cut pork chops cut off the bone or thick sliced pork tenderloin)
- Note: other boneless meat can be substituted IE: chicken, steak, ground beef meatballs, venison
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks reserve juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- reserved pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 3 to 4 tablespoons rice vinegar or regular vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped green or red peppers or both
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1 finely minced clove of garlic
Instructions
- In a large frypan, heat the oil then brown the pork cooking on both sides.
- Season with salt, and pepper and add in the peppers, garlic, and granulated garlic for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat and simmer with pineapple/water covered for 20 to 30 minutes or until the pork is tender.
- Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- In a small bowl mix cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar, and stir.
- Add the sweet and sour sauce to the pork in a frying pan and cook stirring constantly until this is thickened.
- Stir in the pineapple.
- Simmer around 3 or 4 minutes.,
- Serve over your favorite fluffy boiled white rice.
- Note if using chicken bone- in use an instant-read thermometer to ensure it reads 165 degrees internal temperature for proper doneness.
Notes
Tips
- substitute pineapple with mandarin oranges for a change or use both
- add more soy sauce to flavor
- for heat add some freshly grated ginger and cayenne pepper
- this dish is best eaten on the first day
- any kind of boiled rice compliments this sauce or Asian ramen or soba-style noodles
- if you prefer a large amount of sweet and sour sauce double the liquid recipe
Other Vegetable Options to Add:
Use about 2 cups of chopped fresh vegetables
- bell peppers
- zucchini
- carrots
- broccoli
- yellow or white onions
- green onions
- pea pods
- cabbage
- spinach
- asparagus
- mushrooms
- bok choy
- Optional: If you're in a hurry just use a 16-ounce bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables and a can of cream of broccoli soup instead of this homemade sauce adding just the honey, spices and soy sauce.
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