Yesss — Sweet Soy Pork & Pineapple Bowls bring that perfect combo of savory, sweet, tangy, and juicy. It’s giving tropical night market meets cozy weeknight dinner. 🍍🔥 Let’s make it sing:
🍚 Sweet Soy Pork & Pineapple Bowls
Ingredients (serves 4):
For the Pork:
- 1 lb ground pork (or finely chopped pork shoulder)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2–3 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1–2 tbsp oil for cooking
For the Sweet Soy Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp hoisin or oyster sauce (optional for depth)
- Pinch of chili flakes or sriracha (optional for heat)
Other Bowl Components:
- 1½ cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- Cooked jasmine or coconut rice
- Shredded carrot
- Cucumber ribbons or slices
- Fresh cilantro or mint
- Sesame seeds or crushed peanuts (optional)
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
- Make the Sauce:
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and hoisin in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook the Pork:
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add white parts of green onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 min).
- Add pork, break it up, and cook until browned and just starting to crisp (8–10 min).
- Stir in sweet soy sauce and let it bubble and coat the pork. Add pineapple and cook 2–3 more minutes until caramelized and juicy.
- Assemble Bowls:
- Start with a base of warm rice.
- Top with pork-pineapple mixture.
- Add carrot, cucumber, herbs, green onion tops, and any extras like sesame seeds or nuts.
- Finish with a lime wedge and an optional drizzle of sriracha or chili crisp.
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Swap pork for ground chicken, turkey, or even tofu for a twist.
- Add some pickled red onion or kimchi for extra zing.
- Want more sauce? Double the sweet soy and keep it simmering low ‘n slow.
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