Braised Pork with Pineapple Recipe
A classic Korean dish gets an upgrade with sweet pineapple chunks that make the meat extra tender and extra delicious.
Preparation Time
15 min.
Cooking Time
57 mins.
Serving Size
5
Categories
- Main Dish
- Pork
- Del Monte Pineapple
Ingredients:
- 650 g pork, liempo
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic
- 1 tsp ginger
- 2 Tbsp rice wine
- 1 can DEL MONTE Pineapple Chunks (227g)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp leeks
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Preparation:
1. Season pork with salt. Brown in oil then drain excess oil.
2. Add water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice wine, and DEL MONTE Pineapple Chunks including syrup. Bring to boil then cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until pork is tender.
3. Add cornstarch mixture. Bring to boil and simmer until thick. Stir in leeks. Top with sesame seeds.
Lusog Notes
This tasty dish contains vitamin B1 which helps release energy from carbohydrates and niacin that promotes normal digestion and healthy skin.
Chef`s Tip
Cook the dish over low heat to slowly tenderize the pork. Pork liempo will not dry out during the long cooking because it has enough fat to keep it moist.
Cooking Skills Needed
- Slicing
- Browning
- Toasting
Cooking Tools Needed
- Chopping Board
- Pot
- Wooden Spatula