Pineapple Coconut Chili Pork Recipes

PORK AND PINEAPPLE COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• Begin by pouring the coconut milk into a bowl and let it settle so that the cream rises to the top; scoop the cream into a measuring cup. You should have roughly 1 cup of cream; if you need a little more, add some of the coconut milk.
• Bring the cup of coconut cream to a boil in a large pan and then cook it for about 8 minutes, or until the cream separates, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• Peel and chop the pineapple. Then, ladle a little of the coconut cream into a bowl and stir in the red curry paste. Return the mixture to the pan and stir until well mixed. Continue to cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the paste is fragrant.
• Add the sliced pork and stir in the fish sauce, sugar, and tamarind juice. Stirring constantly, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the pork is no longer pink.
• Add the remaining coconut milk and the lime leaves and return the mixture to a boil and stir in the pineapple. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 3 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked. Sprinkle over the chili and serve immediately.

WHOLE30 COCONUT-CRUSTED SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE-CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with a wire rack. Thread 3 shrimp onto each of seven 6-inch skewers and set aside.
• Combine the coconut, lime zest, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a shallow bowl. Brush the shrimp with the egg whites, then press into the coconut mixture until completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and broil, flipping halfway through, until the coconut is crispy and golden brown and the shrimp are pink and no longer opaque in the middle, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, blend the cilantro, red pepper flakes, garlic, pineapple and lime juice in a blender until smooth and vibrant green. Serve alongside the shrimp.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT CHILI PORK

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium skillet. When it shimmers, add onion and a pinch of salt. Sweat until onion softens, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
• Add garlic and ginger and stir until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add jalapeno, red pepper and pineapple chunks. Stir and let cook until pepper begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Sprinkle pork with salt, black pepper and flour. Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in empty skillet. When it shimmers, add pork and cook until brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Return pineapple mixture to pan. Add reserved pineapple juice, coconut milk and chili paste. Stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until pork is done, about 15 minutes. Serve hot over steamed white rice.

PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the rice and 1 2/3 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, cut off a 2-inch piece of the pineapple and grate it on the coarse holes of a box grater into a large bowl. Stir in the ginger, vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder. Add the scallions and pork chops and turn to coat; let marinate at room temperature, 10 minutes. Rub the remaining pineapple with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Grill the pork chops until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Grill the scallions and pineapple, turning occasionally, until charred, about 3 minutes.
• Roughly chop the pineapple and scallions and transfer to a bowl. Add the red pepper flakes and a splash of soy sauce and toss. Serve the pork chops with the pineapple salsa and rice.
• Photograph by Justin Walker

SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH COCONUT RUM AND CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat skillet to medium high heat. Season pork chops liberally with salt and pepper. Add peanut oil to skillet and sear pork chops until golden brown on both sides. Remove pork chops from pan and put into a preheated 450 degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until done to your likeness. In same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and when it starts to brown add pineapple and cook until edges start to caramelize. Now add brown sugar, mix thoroughly, then add shallots and garlic and bring to a simmer. Next add rum and flambe ingredients. When the flame dies down, add chicken stock and bring to another simmer and reduce liquid by 1/2. Add lime juice, tomato, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Add remaining butter to thicken sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

SPICY PINEAPPLE PORK CHILI (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a 3-1/2-quart electric slow cooker, combine the pork, beans, hot water, tomatoes with their liquid, tomato paste, juice from pineapple chunks, chilies, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder; mix well.
• Cover and cook on the low heat setting 8-1/2 to 9 hours until the pork and beans are tender, stirring once halfway through the cooking time, if possible.
• Stir in the pineapple chunks and serve.