pork pineapple skewers

Name: Pork Pineapple Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) boneless pork loin, cut into 3/4" cubes; 2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 2 teaspoon(s) dark sesame oil; 2 can(s) [8-oz each] pineapple chunks, in juice (divided usage); 1 - red onion, chopped; 1 - yellow bell pepper, diced in large pieces; 1/4 cup(s) ketchup; 3 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar; 3 tablespoon(s) honey; 2 tablespoon(s) low-sodium soy sauce; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced or pressed; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh ginger, peeled and shredded; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro, chopped; 8 - 12" wooden skewers

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Terrie Hoelscher

Harpers Ferry, WV

Updated on Jan 3, 2011

A little bit of a Hawaiian flair! I'm not too keen on cilantro, so I leave it out ... but it's listed here, as it is a part of the original recipe. Cook's choice! :o) Weight Watchers calculates this to be 3 Points per serving [1-skewer per person], on the Momentum Plan. Added rice and side dishes will be extra points. Photo: Weight Watchers cookbook

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Hr

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 3/4" cubes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 cans [8-oz each] pineapple chunks, in juice (divided usage)
1 - red onion, chopped
1 - yellow bell pepper, diced in large pieces
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and shredded
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
8 - 12" wooden skewers

How To Make pork pineapple skewers

Step 1

Mix pork cubes and 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch in a large bowl. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook, turning frequently, until browned, 3 - 4 minutes.

Step 2

Drain pineapple in both cans. Reserve the juice from one can for this recipe; refrigerate juice from second can for another use. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, pineapple and reserved juice, onion, bell pepper, ketchup, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, garlic and ginger in 5- or 6-quart slow-cooker. Stir in browned pork. Cover and cook until pork is fork-tender, 4 - 5 hours on high, or 8 - 10 hours on low.
Step 3

At the end of the cooking time, stir cilantro into the slow cooker. Thread pork and pineapple chunks evenly onto 8 (12") wooden skewers. Serve with sauce.
Step 4

Weight Watchers calculates this as 3 Points. If you desire to add a 1/2 cup of brown rice to each serving, add 2 Points per serving.
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