Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin

Recipe View Prepare the Pork: Cut the pork tenderloin into 4 even pieces. Place the pieces between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until each is about 1-inch thick. Season generously with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, hot chili sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Sear the Pork: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the pork and reduce heat to medium. Cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked pork to a plate and set aside. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Caramelize the Pineapple: Return the skillet to medium heat. Stir in the butter. Once the butter is melted and begins to brown, add the drained pineapple chunks. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple is golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Simmer the Sauce: Pour the ketchup mixture into the skillet with the pineapple. Add the chopped white parts of the green onion. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the garlic and onion have softened, about 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Combine and Finish: Return the cooked pork to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the pork is heated through and coated in the sauce. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Garnish and Serve: Garnish with the chopped green onion tops. Serve immediately and enjoy! (2 minutes)