Pineapple Pork Noodle Bowls

This vibrant noodle bowl features tender pork in a sweet and tangy pineapple-ginger sauce, tossed with fresh veggies and rice noodles for a quick, flavor-packed meal.

This Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Pork Noodle Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings together tender strips of pork marinated in soy, hoisin, garlic, and ginger, then tossed in a tangy homemade pineapple sauce. Served over rice noodles or thin spaghetti and loaded with crisp vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and green onions, it’s finished with fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime for a bright, tropical finish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive meal prep option, this bowl balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes in every bite.

Servings

2

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Ingredients

For the Pork

1 lb boneless pork loin chops, thinly sliced into strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

For the Pineapple Sauce

1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
1/4 cup pineapple juice (reserved if using canned)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)

For the Noodle Bowl

6 oz rice noodles or thin spaghetti
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper (any color)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Marinate the Pork

  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Add the sliced pork loin chops and toss to coat.
  • Let marinate for at least 20 minutes while preparing other ingredients.

Prepare the Vegetables

  • Shred the carrots, thinly slice the bell pepper and green onions, and chop the fresh cilantro. Set each aside for final assembly.

Cook the Noodles

  • Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.

Make the Pineapple Sauce

  • In a blender or food processor, combine pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens slightly (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat.

Cook the Pork

  • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the marinated pork slices in a single layer, cooking until browned on one side (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assemble the Noodle Bowls

  • Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls.
  • Top each bowl with the cooked pork slices, shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
  • Drizzle the pineapple sauce generously over the top.

Garnish and Serve

  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over each bowl, if desired.
  • Serve with lime wedges for a fresh citrus squeeze.

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Add the sliced pork loin chops and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes while preparing other ingredients.

Shred the carrots, thinly slice the bell pepper and green onions, and chop the fresh cilantro. Set each aside for final assembly.

Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.

In a blender or food processor, combine pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar.

Blend until smooth.

Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens slightly (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat.

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork slices in a single layer, cooking until browned on one side (about 2-3 minutes). Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.

Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked pork slices, shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, green onions, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle the pineapple sauce generously over the top. Sprinkle sesame seeds over each bowl, if desired. Serve with lime wedges for a fresh citrus squeeze.