How to give your pork this popular South American drink flavour
Piña colada is a famous tropical drink with a unique pineapple and coconut blend. The drink was invented in San Juan, Puerto Rico and includes a sweet mix of coconut cream, pineapple juice, and white rum (or not for the nonalcoholic recipe). It's lesser-known food versions include Piña colada pork steaks which you can make in an hour with just nine ingredients.
How to give your pork this popular South American drink flavour/Courtesy
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup cream of coconut (find coconut cream in the liquor department; do not use coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup rum (light or dark)
- 2 Tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon of chilli garlic paste
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon of Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 Teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 pork steaks (bone-in, 8-10 ounces each)
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Directions
Preheat the grill to medium-high.
In a large saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, cream of coconut, rum, soy sauce, and chilli garlic paste.
Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about half and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Off heat, stir in the lime juice.
Pour half of the sauce into a serving dish and set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together the five-spice powder and salt.
Season the steaks on both sides with the spice mixture, then grill the steaks for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
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Brush the remaining pineapple sauce liberally onto the meat, turning and brushing for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until pork is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F, and steaks are glazed and richly browned.
Arrange the pork steaks on a serving platter and serve with reserved pineapple sauce on the side.
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