Sweet & Savory Pineapple Pork Stir-Fry
This easy Pineapple Pork Stir-Fry is ready in 30 minutes! Tender pork and fresh veggies in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce. A healthy, delicious meal faster than takeout.
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz can unsweetened pineapple chunks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch divided
- 1 tablespoon + ½ cup cold water divided
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into thin strips
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil divided
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup fresh baby carrots halved
- 1 small onion cut into wedges
- Hot cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Drain pineapple, reserving ¼ cup juice.
- In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp water, garlic powder, and 1 tbsp pineapple juice. Add pork and toss to coat.
- In another bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, cayenne, remaining ½ cup water, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and remaining pineapple juice. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok/skillet over medium high heat. Stir-fry pork until cooked (3-4 mins). Remove.
- Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry broccoli, carrots, and onion for 5-7 mins until tender crisp.
- Whisk sauce and add to skillet. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 mins until thickened.
- Return pork and add pineapple chunks to skillet. Heat through, about 2 mins.
- Serve immediately over rice.
Notes
- Don't Skip the Juice: The reserved pineapple juice is essential for the flavor of the sauce. Do not substitute with other juices.
- Cut Pork Evenly: Slicing the pork tenderloin into uniform strips ensures everything cooks at the same rate.
- Veggie Variations: Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or water chestnuts.