Spicy Hawaiian-Inspired Pork Bowl with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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A vibrant pork bowl featuring spicy marinated pork and a fresh pineapple salsa, inspired by Hawaiian plate lunches. This Hawaiian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Hawaiian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp grated ginger
1 cup, diced pineapple chunks
1 small, diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
2 cups cooked jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Toss well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare pineapple salsa by mixing 1 cup diced pineapple chunks, 1 small diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Set aside.
Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated pork without excess marinade. Cook pork for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
Step 4: Serve the spicy pork over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice and top with pineapple salsa for a bright contrast.