Prize-Winning Polynesian Pork over Rice
(from lisasikkema’s recipe box)
Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/prize-winning-polynesian-pork-over-rice-96580
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 75 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Dinner, Favorite, Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 3 lbs lean boneless pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or 2 tablespoons shortening
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (I would use reduced sodium soy sauce)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic salt, to taste
- 1⁄3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, undrained
- 4-6 cups hot cooked rice
Directions
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In a large skillet, brown pork on all sides in bacon drippings.
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Add soy sauce, ginger, garlic salt, vinegar, and brown sugar.
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Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
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Add tomato sauce and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer or until pork is fully cooked.
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Stir in pineapple with canning juices and bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat and taste for seasonings, adjusting as needed.
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Serve ladled over mounds of hot cooked rice.