What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Talking Points: Exotic Pineapple Pork Loin! If you’re not a fan of pineapple, allow me to offer some reasons to give it another try. You know that bloated feeling you can get after a meal…even three hours later? Well, pineapple is actually your friend in speeding up the natural digestion of foods. It helps to break down proteins, which in turn eases that uncomfortable feeling that may keep you up at night. By pairing pineapple with pork, which is high in protein, your increased metabolism will thank you. With that being said, let’s “Dig In” for an appetizing main course.
EXOTIC PINEAPPLE PORK LOIN
Ingredients:
2.5 pounds pork loin
1 can pineapple rings, cut in half, juices reserved
2 cups prepared barbecue sauce
1 green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeds removed, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 450°. Place pork loin on a cutting board. Make parallel incisions along the length of the meat without cutting all the way through. Carefully transfer the pork loin to a baking pan. Fill each slot with a pineapple ring half. Combine barbecue sauce and reserved pineapple juice in a bowl. Add chopped green pepper, minced jalapeño, minced garlic, and chopped red onions. Stir to combine. Pour sauce over pork loin. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°. Bake 50 minutes longer, or until done. Test the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. It should read 160° when done. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
This sounds good too. You’re on a roll this week.
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Savory with a touch of natural sweetness. 🍍🍃
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What a clever idea! And I’m sure it scores an A on eye appeal!
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Thank you very much. It was easy and flavorful. 🍍🍃
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Mouthwatering! Pork pairs so well with fruits. 🙂
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It’s a good way to blend the flavors as well. 😍🌿
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Sweetness, spiciness and savoriness! THAT is how you do pork!
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Amen. I couldn’t agree more. Then wait…..leftover shredded pork can be a nice addition to pizza and nachos. 🍃🍕
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Not to mention tucked inside a taco . . .
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Ooh, yess. The wheels are turning….🌟✨💫🤯
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Step out the way! Here comes Gail!
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Hahaha. 🤣
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That does look so scrumptious..;-)
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Turning ordinary into extraordinary. 👏
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I am sure, with pork and pineapples together are delicious. Will tell it my cook (aka mom. Lol)
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Better yet, make this meal for her. You can serve it with that rice you like so much. 😜🌿
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Lol -Rice is the only one without too much calories. She does not like rice. But i will try again. Thank you Gail! Enjoy your weekend!
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We made this last night. It was really good. The sauce was tasty and kept the pork really moist. I highly recommend this.
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Yay! Thanks for “Paying It Forward”. 🌟✨💫
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