Description
Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork is a delightful and easy-to-prepare dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. The combination of tender pork, sweet pineapple, and savory seasonings creates a flavor explosion in every bite.
Ingredients
- 3 pound pork shoulder
- 2 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Season the pork chunks with salt and pepper, ensuring a flavorful base for the dish.
2. In a bowl, combine the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. This sauce will infuse the pork with its irresistible flavor.
3. Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and falling apart.
4. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
5. Garnish the Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork with chopped green onions and serve over a bed of rice or your favorite noodles.
Notes
For even more flavor, try marinating the pork in the pineapple juice for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.
Adjust the amount of brown sugar and soy sauce to your personal taste preferences.
Slow cookers can vary, so adjust the cooking time as needed to ensure the pork is fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg