Name: Cajun pork with spicy pineapple salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 medium ripe pineapple, peeled, core removed, cut into 1cm pieces; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 fresh small red chilli, seeded, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped coriander; 2 teaspoon caster sugar; 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice; 2 tablespoon cajun seasoning mix; 4 x 150g pork scotch fillets; cooking oil spray; 300 gram green beans, trimmed; 1 tablespoon butter; 40 gram baby spinach leaves

Cajun pork with spicy pineapple salsa

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

10M

Total

20M

Ingredients

1/2 medium ripe pineapple, peeled, core removed, cut into 1cm pieces

1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

1 fresh small red chilli, seeded, finely chopped

1 tablespoon chopped coriander

2 teaspoon caster sugar

1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice

2 tablespoon cajun seasoning mix

4 x 150g pork scotch fillets

cooking oil spray

300 gram green beans, trimmed

1 tablespoon butter

40 gram baby spinach leaves

Method

1.Combine pineapple, onion, chilli, coriander, sugar and juice in a medium glass bowl.

2.Preheat a barbecue or char-grill on high. Place seasoning mix on a plate. Press both sides of pork into seasoning to coat lightly. Spray with oil. Cook pork tor 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked. Transfer to a heatproof plate. Cover with foil; rest for 5 minutes.

3.Meanwhile, cook beans in a medium saucepan of boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and tender. Drain. Place beans in a medium bowl; add butter and toss with a pinch of salt.

4.Divide beans and spinach among serving plates. Top with pork and salsa. Serve at once.

It’s best to make this salsa just before serving.
Note

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