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Bowl of Spicy Pineapple Pork served over white rice, topped with tender pineapple chunks and sliced green onions for a sweet and spicy freezer meal dinner.
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Spicy Pineapple Pork
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
 
Course: Main Course
Servings: 8
Calories: 251 kcal
Ingredients
  • 3 lbs. pork shoulder or butt boneless cut into 2 inch cubes
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. basil
  • 1 Tbsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 serrano peppers minced (remove seeds and membranes if you want it less spicy)
For Day of Cooking:
  • 14 oz. pineapple chunks
  • 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
Assembly Instructions:
  1. Put pork cubes in large freezer bag.
  2. Add seasonings and shake to coat.
  3. Add the lime juice and serrano peppers.
  4. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.
Cooking Instructions:
  1. Thaw.
  2. Drain the pineapple chunks but add 1/2 cup of the juice to the bag.
  3. Reserve the chunks for later.
  4. Instant Pot: High pressure for 35 minutes. Natural release. Check that the pork is fork tender. If not, cook for 5-10 more minutes under high pressure.
  5. Crock Pot: Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  6. Stir in the pineapple chunks and sprinkle with sliced green onions when serving.