Veronicas Pineapple Salsa Pork With Rice Recipes

PAN-SEARED PORK WITH PINEAPPLE-KIWI SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, kiwi, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice and toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the pork slices with salt and pepper. Rub the chili powder into both sides of the pork. Add the pork to the hot pan and sear 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Serve the pork with the salsa spooned over the top.

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

PORK WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Set aside 1 cup of pineapple (save remaining pineapple for another use). Place the pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, mustard, paprika and ginger. Spread half over the pork. , Bake, uncovered at 450° for 15 minutes. Spread with remaining brown sugar mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°, Meanwhile, for salsa, in a small bowl, combine the red pepper, onions, pepper flakes if desired, remaining brown sugar, reserved pineapple and juice. Let pork stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa.

PORK CHOP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, onion, jalapeno, honey, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper; set salsa aside.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Season pork with salt and pepper; dust with flour. Cook until browned on both sides and opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve pork topped with pineapple salsa.

PEACHY PORK WITH RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, place pork in a large bowl; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with taco seasoning; toss to coat., Place a large lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pork; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Stir in salsa and preserves; heat through. Serve with rice.

CHILI-RUBBED PORK CHOPS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Sprinkle both sides of pork with spice mixture.
• Prepare a grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill pork until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Grill pineapple (if using fresh) and jalapeno until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chops from grill and let rest 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, dice pineapple and finely dice jalapeno. In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, jalapeno, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt.

PORK MEATBALLS WITH PINEAPPLE CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine sausage and half of the green onions; season with salt and pepper; shape into 16 meatballs.
• Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Stir in rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Stir in sesame seeds.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Cook meatballs about 15 minutes, turning so they brown evenly.
• In a small saucepan, combine pineapple, juice, chipotle, and cumin; cook over medium heat until sauce is reduce by half, about 10 minutes.
• Serve meatballs over rice, pour sauce over meatballs; garnish with cilantro and remaining green onions.

VERONICA'S PINEAPPLE SALSA PORK WITH RICE

Steps:

• Combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper and rub over both sides of pork.
• Heat oil over medium heat.
• Saute pork about 3-5 minutes on each side or until done.
• Remove from pan, cover and keep warm (putting it in the microwave works great- of course, don't turn it on) Using the same skillet, add pineapple with juice and salsa.
• Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
• Cook 1-2 minutes, add cilantro and oregano, and continue to cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until sauce is thickened.
• Serve pork over a bed of rice and top with sauce.