Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a flavorful and tender meal. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
- 2-3 lbs (about 1-1.5 kg) pork shoulder or pork loin, trimmed of excess fat and cut into chunks
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve the juice)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pork:
- Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder or pork loin and cut it into bite-sized chunks.
- Layer Ingredients in the Slow Cooker:
- Place the pork chunks in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the drained pineapple chunks on top of the pork.
- Sprinkle the chopped onion and minced garlic over the pineapple.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the reserved pineapple juice, low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil (if using), ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Pour Sauce Over Pork:
- Pour the sauce mixture over the pork and pineapple in the slow cooker, ensuring that everything is well coated.
- Slow Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Continue cooking on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve:
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove the slow cooker insert from the base and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the slow cooker pineapple pork over cooked rice or noodles.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
This Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork is packed with flavor and pairs perfectly with rice or noodles for a satisfying meal. Enjoy the tender and juicy pork with the sweet and tangy pineapple sauce!