PRIZE-WINNING POLYNESIAN PORK OVER RICE

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I recently inherited my Great Aunt's recipe collection. This is a recipe from her recipe box that she clipped out of the Chicago Tribune. It had won the "$5 Favorite Recipe prize." From the splatters on the clipping, I imagine my Aunt enjoyed this one. These days,I might try browning the meat in a little olive oil instead of the bacon drippings. Despite the name, I doubt this is a traditional Polynesian dish, but rather is one inspired by Polynesian cuisine.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Pineapple

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork on all sides in bacon drippings.
  • Add soy sauce, ginger, garlic salt, vinegar, and brown sugar.
  • Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer or until pork is fully cooked.
  • Stir in pineapple with canning juices and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and taste for seasonings, adjusting as needed.
  • Serve ladled over mounds of hot cooked rice.

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