Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Pineapple Pork with Coconut Rice recipe that combines tender marinated pork and caramelized pineapple served over fragrant coconut jasmine rice, finished with fresh lime zest, cilantro, and a spicy kick from jalapeño.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade and Pork
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (SoyVay brand recommended)
- 1 pound thinly sliced pork tenderloin (often labeled as “stir fry”)
- Olive oil for sautéing
- 1–2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
Coconut Rice
- 1 (14-ounce) can full fat coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups jasmine rice
Toppings
- Lime zest
- Cilantro
- Thinly sliced jalapeño
- Crunchy onions
Instructions
- Marinate the Pork: Combine 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce with the thinly sliced pork tenderloin. Marinate for at least 2-3 hours or up to a full day to allow flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Cook the Coconut Rice: Add jasmine rice, coconut milk, and water into an Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes, then allow a natural pressure release for 10-15 minutes. Once done, release remaining steam, fluff rice with a fork, and season lightly with salt.
- Cook the Pork and Pineapple: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add only the pork slices, discarding excess marinade to avoid steaming. Let the pork sear undisturbed for a few minutes to develop a caramelized crust. Add fresh pineapple chunks to the pan and allow them to caramelize alongside the pork. After the pork and pineapple are nicely browned, add a few additional tablespoons of teriyaki sauce to coat everything.
- Serve: Plate a scoop of coconut jasmine rice and top it with the saucy pineapple pork mixture. Garnish with lime zest, fresh cilantro leaves, crunchy onions, and thin jalapeño slices for a balanced burst of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Marinating the pork longer enhances flavor and tenderness but is optional for quicker prep.
- Do not add extra marinade when cooking pork initially to ensure proper caramelization instead of steaming.
- The Instant Pot cooking method for rice yields perfectly cooked fluffy rice without stovetop monitoring.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on spice preference or omit for milder flavor.
- Crunchy onions add texture contrast but can be substituted with fried shallots or crispy garlic.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes plus 2-3 hours marinating time
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: pineapple pork, coconut rice, teriyaki pork, Instant Pot rice, caramelized pineapple, stir fry pork, easy dinner, tropical pork recipe
