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

  1. In a large skillet, brown pork on all sides in bacon drippings.

  2. Add soy sauce, ginger, garlic salt, vinegar, and brown sugar.

  3. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. Add tomato sauce and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer or until pork is fully cooked.

  5. Stir in pineapple with canning juices and bring to a boil.

  6. Remove from heat and taste for seasonings, adjusting as needed.

  7. Serve ladled over mounds of hot cooked rice.

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