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

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)

Preparation

  • Thinly slice the pork into strips.
  • Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, shred the carrots, slice the bell pepper and green onions, and chop the cilantro.
  • In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add the pork and toss to coat. Let marinate.
  • If using canned pineapple, drain and reserve some juice.
  • Prepare the noodles according to package directions and set aside.

Cooking

  • Blend the pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan and simmer until heated through. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until slightly thickened.
  • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through.
  • Warm the cooked noodles briefly in the same pan if desired, or keep them at room temperature for a chilled-style bowl.

Serving

  • Divide the noodles between bowls.
  • Top with cooked pork, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
  • Drizzle generously with pineapple sauce.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.