Description
Succulent Hawaiian pork loin showcases island-inspired flavors with a perfect marinade. Bold spices and sweet-tangy notes create a memorable dining experience that connects you to tropical culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 2.5 lbs (0.9 to 1.1 kg) pork loin
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Extra marinade for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes into a harmonious blend, ensuring complete integration of flavors.
- Marination Process: Submerge pork loin entirely in the prepared marinade within a sealed container, refrigerating for a minimum of 4 hours to allow deep flavor infusion.
- Preparation and Searing: Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Remove pork from marinade, pat dry, and season exterior with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, searing pork to achieve a golden-brown crust on all sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per surface.
- Roasting and Flavor Enhancement: Pour reserved marinade around the seared pork, strategically placing pineapple chunks for additional tropical essence. Transfer skillet directly to preheated oven, roasting for 35-45 minutes while periodically basting with pan juices to maintain moisture and complexity.
- Resting and Serving: Once internal temperature reaches 145F (63C), remove from oven and loosely tent with aluminum foil for 10 minutes. Slice into elegant medallions, arranging on a serving platter. Drizzle with collected pan juices, scatter roasted pineapple chunks, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Marinade Mastery: Allow at least 4-6 hours of marination for deeper flavor penetration, with overnight soaking yielding maximum taste infusion.
- Meat Temperature Precision: Use a digital meat thermometer to guarantee exact 145F internal temperature, preventing overcooking and maintaining juicy texture.
- Searing Technique: Pat pork completely dry before searing to achieve perfect golden-brown crust, ensuring caramelization and locking in natural moisture.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version without compromising the authentic Hawaiian flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg