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Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Recipe | Easy & Delicious

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 mins - 8 hours 15 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

This Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Recipe combines tender pork with sweet pineapple chunks in a savory soy sauce and brown sugar sauce. It’s a delicious and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into chunks
  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the pork into chunks and mince the garlic and ginger.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, mix the pork, pineapple chunks, reserved juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the pork is tender.
  4. Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  5. Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • You can add bell peppers, onions, or carrots for extra flavor and color.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg