Smokey BBQ Pork & Rapid Rice
with Mayonnaise & Charred Pineapple Slaw
Ingredients
300 g
Pork Loin Steaks
1 packet
Baby Spinach Leaves
1 sachet
BBQ Seasoning
1 packet
Basmati Rice
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
1 packet
Shredded Cabbage Mix
1 tin
Pineapple Slices
Chives
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
• Boil the kettle. Half-fill a medium saucepan with boiling water. • Add basmati rice and a pinch of salt and cook over a high heat until tender, 12 minutes. • Drain rice and return to the saucepan. Add chicken-style stock powder and butter and stir to combine. Cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, reserve some pineapple juice (2 tbs for 2 people / 1/4 cup for 4 people), then drain pineapple slices. • Heat a large frying pan over a high heat. Cook pineapple slices until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate and roughly chop. • Thinly slice chives
• In a medium bowl, combine barbecue seasoning, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Add pork and turn to coat. • Return frying pan to a medium-high heat. When oil is hot, cook pork until cooked through, 3-4 minutes each side. Remove pan from the heat, then add the reserved pineapple juice. Turning the pork to coat. • Transfer to a plate, cover and rest for 5 minutes. TIP: The spice blend will char slightly in the pan, this adds to the flavour!
• In a second medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage mix, baby spinach leaves, charred pineapple and a drizzle of white wine vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste. • Slice American BBQ pork. • Divide rapid rice between bowls. Top with pork (plus any resting juices) and charred pineapple slaw. • Top with a dollop of mayonnaise and garnish with chives to serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the smokey BBQ seasoning on the pork, while some found it overpowering; the charred pineapple slaw added a nice contrast.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised the quick and easy preparation, with the meal coming together rapidly for a flavourful weeknight dinner.
- Suggestions: Consider marinating the pork for a few hours to boost tenderness; watch cooking time carefully to avoid drying out the meat.
- Rice: Some loved the buttery stock-flavoured rice, while others found it bland; consider adjusting seasoning to personal taste.
- Portions: Several noted an abundance of salad compared to pork; consider balancing the ratio of meat to vegetables.
