Photo: Hawaiian Pork n' Greens Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 red onion, roughly chopped
- 1/2 pineapple (or 3 cups cubed pineapple), cut into
- 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 10 ounces spinach, washed and cut crosswise into
- 3-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of salt, sugar, oregano, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, white pepper, and cayenne. Rub the mixture over tenderloins to coat.
In a straight-sided oven-proof skillet large enough to fit the entire length of the loins, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. When hot, add the pork loins and sear on all sides until just golden, about 2 to 3 minutes each side. (Depending on the size of the skillet, you may need to sear in batches.) Transfer to the oven and bake until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the roasts to a cutting board. Loosely cover with aluminum foil and let rest 10 minutes.
Heat the skillet over medium heat, add the remaining oil, the onions, pineapple and garlic. Saute until the pineapple caramelizes slightly. Add the red pepper flakes and saute a few minutes more. Stir in the spinach and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add broth, cover and cook the spinach until it wilts. Slice the pork and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with the greens and pineapples
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By TaraDee
Sacramento
on August 02, 2012
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I was looking for some new ideas and came across this recipe. Thought it sounded interesting since it included 2 of my favorite items, pork and spinach. Super quick and easy to make, loved that! This was a perfect pairing of the slightly spicy pork and the sweet and spicy pineapple spinach.
This was a huge hit with my family. They can't wait for me to make again!
By airbornesurveyo...
Fort Polk, LA
on February 01, 2012
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There are a lot of good reviews for this recipe, so maybe this one is just not for us.
Made this one twice and both times it was disappointing. The dry rub is something that should be on meat that you slow cook on a grill or smoker on low heat for a few hours. Not sear for a few minutes on each side then in the oven for 20-25 minutes. The pineapple, red onion, garlic and spinach does not mend well with the pan drippings.
By tdh0ward
Riverdale, 49
on May 29, 2011
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Yummy. Her flavor combinations are impeccable. My teenager does not like to eat out when I make Sunny's recipes. Her carribbean chicken wings and now pork n' greens are so delicious. For the pork n' greens, I used 6 bone-in, center cut chops. There's only two of us and one chop left.
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