KEY WEST PORK AND PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE

Key West Pork and Pineapple Casserole image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1 (2 lb) boneless pork loin, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch slices
2 scallions, chopped
6 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon peeled minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
salt
pepper
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine pork slices, scallions, 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, sage, allspice, and red pepper flakes; toss well.
Cover with plastic wrap; marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Pick pork out of marinade, reserving marinade; pat pork dry with paper towels.
Preheat oven to 350°; grease a shallow 2 ½ quart casserole.
In a skillet, heat remaining ¼ cup oil over medium heat; add in pork; brown on both sides; transfer pork to a plate.
Add onion and bell pepper to skillet; season with salt and pepper; cook/stir until softened; remove pan from heat.
Arrange pork slices in prepared casserole.
Layer half the sauteed vegetables over the pork; top with half the pineapple chunks; repeat layers.
Pour pineapple juice and reserved marinade over the top; cover and bake about 50 minutes, until the pork is tender.
May serve over hot cooked rice.