Hawaiian Pineapple Pork Loin
Posted: 16 Jun 2020, 13:02
1 can pineapple rings, juices reserved
1 (16 oz.) bottle barbecue sauce
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeds removed, minced
3 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, garnish
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 450º F. Place pork loin on a cutting board and make a series of small, parallel incisions along the length of meat. Transfer to a large baking dish or baking sheet, then fill each incision with 1/2 pineapple ring. Pour barbecue sauce and 1/2 reserved pineapple juice (more or less as desired) into a medium bowl, then stir in red bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic and red onion. Pour sauce over pork loin, then place in oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, then lower heat to 350º and cook for another 35 minutes, or until pork is cooked through. Internal temperature should be between 150-160º F. Remove from oven and top with green onion, if using.