Actifried Chinese Pineapple Pork Recipes

PORK WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Cut the pork into thin strips about 5cm/2in long.
• In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients.
• Add the pork, mix well and leave to marinate at room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients.
• Drain, discarding the marinade.
• Heat a wok over a high heat until it is hot, add the oil, and when it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the garlic and stir-fry for 15 seconds or until golden brown.
• Add the pork and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
• Finally, add the pineapple, coriander, chili if using, soy sauce and sugar and continue to stir-fry for 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the chopped coriander and serve.

CHINESE TAKE-OUT SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE PORK

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together eggs, salt and 1/2 cup cornstarch, flour, garlic powder (if using) and 1/2 cup chicken stock.
• Add in the pork cubes; toss to coat completely with batter.
• Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Place the coated cubes into the oil (working in batches) cook about 4-5 minutes or until pork is done; remove with a slotted spoon or strainer to drain.
• Pour off any excess oil leaving just a small amount.
• Saute the green pepper, garlic and carrots until just crisp-tender.
• Add in the pineapple chunks and juice, the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth and vinegar.
• In a small cup dissolve the 2 tablespoons cornstarch in 2 tablespoons cold water, then add to the sauce along with soy sauce; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly (about 1 minute).
• You can place the pork back in the wok to coat and heat in the sauce, or place the pork on a dish and pour the sauce over top, or serve the sauce on the side, the choice is up to you.
• Serve with cooked rice.

SPICED PINEAPPLE PORK

Steps:

• Add the oil to a large non-stick pan, season the steaks well, then fry for 5 mins on each side until golden and almost cooked through.
• Mix the sugar, soy, tomato paste and most of the pineapple juice in a bowl.
• Add the pineapple rings to the pan and let them caramelise a little alongside the pork.
• Add the chili and five-spice to the pan, then fry for 1 min until aromatic.
• Tip in the soy mix and let it bubble around the pork and pineapple for a few mins until slightly reduced and sticky.
• Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with rice and Chinese greens.