slow cooker pineapple pork recipe

Here’s a simple and delicious slow cooker pineapple pork recipe for you:

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds pork tenderloin or pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
• Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the pork cubes in the slow cooker. Add the pineapple chunks, sliced onion, and minced garlic on top of the pork.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. Pour the sauce mixture over the pork and pineapple in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat the pork evenly with the sauce.
4. Cover 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.
5. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Let it cook until the sauce thickens.
6. Once the pork is cooked and the sauce is thickened (if using cornstarch), taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve the slow cooker pineapple pork hot, garnished with chopped green onions or parsley if desired. It pairs well with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.

Enjoy your flavorful and tender slow cooker pineapple pork!