Polynesian Pork And Rice Recipes

POLYNESIAN PORK AND RICE

Steps:

• Cut the pork in 1-inch cubes.
• Mix the flour, salt and pepper.
• Coat the pork with the flour mixture using all the flour.
• Brown in oil in a large pan.
• Slice the celery and onion.
• Slice the peppers into thin strips.
• Add the vegetables to the pan along with the remaining ingredients. (**Do not add rice).
• Simmer covered for 30 minutes.
• Serve over rice.
• Enjoy!

PRIZE-WINNING POLYNESIAN PORK OVER RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown pork on all sides in bacon drippings.
• Add soy sauce, ginger, garlic salt, vinegar, and brown sugar.
• Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add tomato sauce and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer or until pork is fully cooked.
• Stir in pineapple with canning juices and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and taste for seasonings, adjusting as needed.
• Serve ladled over mounds of hot cooked rice.

KALUA PORK WITH PINEAPPLE RICE

Steps:

• For the kalua pork: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Season the pork with the salt and chipotle. Grill the pork until charred, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the pork, onion, jalapeno and pineapple to a pressure cooker and cook for 35 minutes.
• For the pineapple rice: Bring the rice and 2 cups water to a boil in a pot. Turn the heat down to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the Spam and cook until it gets some color and crisps up a bit, about 5 minutes. Then, add the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Add the pineapple and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Once the rice is done, fold it into the pineapple mixture and season with the vinegar, salt and pepper.
• For the unagi sauce: Bring the mirin and sake to a boil in a saucepan. Add the sugar and cook until dissolved. Then add the soy sauce and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes, then mix 1/4 cup of the unagi sauce with the mayonnaise.
• To assemble the bowl: Place the pineapple rice on the bottom of a bowl. Place some of the cooked pork on top of the rice. Add a dollop of the unagi mayonnaise over the pork and garnish with green onions and toasted black sesame seeds.

POLYNESIAN PORK WITH PINEAPPLE RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut pork chops into bite-size pieces; toss with 2 teaspoons teriyaki mix. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork to hot oil; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until browned on all sides. Add stir-fry vegetables; toss to combine. Set aside. In a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish, combine uncooked rice, crushed pineapple with juices, broth, pineapple juice and remaining 2 teaspoons teriyaki mix; stir until well mixed. Spoon pork, vegetables and any cooking juices over rice mixture. Cover. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is almost absorbed. Garnish with cashews, if desired

HAWAIIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute green pepper and onion in remaining 1 teaspoon oil until almost tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in broth, pineapple, ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Return pork to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 5-7 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with pork and, if desired, rice.

POLYNESIAN PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Rub 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper over roast. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the water, pineapple, tomato paste, brown sugar, onion, green pepper, vinegar, ginger and remaining salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1-1/4 cups sauce; set aside., Pour remaining sauce over roast. Bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce.