Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork is your ticket to a sweet-and-savory paradise without any kitchen fuss! This comforting dish features tender pork slow-cooked in a fruity, tangy sauce made with juicy pineapple, brown sugar, honey, and soy sauce. The result? A melt-in-your-mouth meal that will have your entire family racing to the table. Whether you serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or alongside roasted veggies, this tropical pork dish is guaranteed to brighten up dinnertime.

I remember the first time I made Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork on a particularly hectic day. We were juggling errands, homework, and a craving for something tasty and different. The aroma of pineapple and soy sauce filling our home felt like a mini tropical vacation—my husband was lured straight from his desk by the scent! Even our child, who’s usually picky about new flavors, devoured the dish and asked for seconds. Since then, this tropical pork dish has become our saving grace on busy nights—a meal that tastes like it took hours to perfect, even though the slow cooker does all the work!

Why this Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork

• Effortless Prep: Let the slow cooker handle the hard work while you go about your day.
• Flavor-Packed Sauce: Sweet pineapple, garlic, and soy sauce fuse into a tangy, savory glaze.
• Incredibly Tender: Cooking low and slow ensures your pork is fork-tender and infused with sweet, smoky depth.
• Versatile Meal: Shred it, slice it, or serve in chunks—perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or rice bowls.

Ingredients “Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork”

(Serves ~6)

• Pork Loin Roast (about 1.3–1.5 kg / ~3 lbs)
  Lean yet tender cut, perfect for slow cooking.
• Sliced Onion (1 small, ~100 g / ~0.22 lb)
  Adds sweet depth to the dish.
• Brown Sugar (50 g / ~0.11 lb)
  Helps caramelize and sweeten the sauce.
• Honey (2 tbsp, ~30 g / ~0.07 lb)
  Natural sweetness for a glossy finish.
• Apple Cider Vinegar (2 tbsp, ~30 ml)
  Cuts through the sweetness with tang.
• Soy Sauce (60 ml / ~0.25 cup)
  Brings a savory, umami-rich note.
• Fresh Pineapple Chunks (~1 cup, ~150 g / ~0.33 lb)
  Bursts of juicy flavor that caramelize beautifully.
• Minced Garlic (3 cloves, ~1 tbsp)
  Adds an earthy, pungent balance.
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional, ½ tsp)
  A small kick for heat-lovers.
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)

How to Tropical Pork Dish

1. Sear the Pork
   • Warm a skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Lightly season pork with salt and pepper, then sear all sides (2–3 minutes per side) to lock in juices. Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Combine the Sauce
   • In a bowl, mix brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt/pepper.
   • Stir well until sugar dissolves.
3. Load the Slow Cooker
   • Scatter sliced onion at the bottom.
   • Add seared pork on top, then pour sauce over.
   • Top with pineapple chunks.
4. Slow Cook
   • Cover and cook on LOW for ~6–7 hours or on HIGH for ~3–4 hours until the pork is fork-tender.
   • Optionally baste the pork midway to intensify flavors.
5. Thicken the Sauce (optional)
   • After cooking, remove pork and set aside.
   • Transfer sauce to a saucepan, reduce over medium heat or stir in a cornstarch slurry for a thicker glaze.
6. Serve & Enjoy
   • Slice or shred pork.
   • Drizzle sauce over or mix it into shredded pork.
   • Plate with your favorite sides and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

• Choose Lean Pork Loin: This cut yields tender results with less fatty buildup in sauce.
• Adjust Sweetness: Add more or less honey/brown sugar to suit your taste.
• Spice Option: If you like heat, bump up red pepper flakes or add chili garlic sauce.
• Leftovers: Refrigerate in airtight containers up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork turns dinnertime into a tropical escape, even on your busiest days. Its simple prep and slow-cooked tenderness produce a sweet, tangy dish that pairs well with anything—steamed rice, noodles, or even in tacos. With minimal effort required, you can savor the irresistible union of pork and pineapple that instantly brightens your table. Grab your slow cooker and let these sweet, savory aromas wrap you in island vibes tonight!

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Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork is your ticket to a sweet-and-savory paradise without any kitchen fuss! This comforting dish features tender pork slow-cooked in a fruity, tangy sauce made with juicy pineapple, brown sugar, honey, and soy sauce.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 7 hours hours

Total Time: 7 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Pork Loin Roast (about 1.3–1.5 kg / ~3 lbs)

• Lean yet tender cut perfect for slow cooking.

Sliced Onion (1 small, ~100 g / ~0.22 lb)

• Adds sweet depth to the dish.

Brown Sugar (50 g / ~0.11 lb)

• Helps caramelize and sweeten the sauce.

Honey (2 tbsp, ~30 g / ~0.07 lb)

• Natural sweetness for a glossy finish.

Apple Cider Vinegar (2 tbsp, ~30 ml)

• Cuts through the sweetness with tang.

Soy Sauce (60 ml / ~0.25 cup)

• Brings a savory umami-rich note.

Fresh Pineapple Chunks (~1 cup, ~150 g / ~0.33 lb)

• Bursts of juicy flavor that caramelize beautifully.

Minced Garlic (3 cloves, ~1 tbsp)

• Adds an earthy pungent balance.

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional, ½ tsp)

• A small kick for heat-lovers.

Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Sear the Pork

• Warm a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Lightly season pork with salt and pepper, then sear all sides (2–3 minutes per side) to lock in juices. Transfer to slow cooker.

Combine the Sauce

• In a bowl, mix brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt/pepper.
• Stir well until sugar dissolves.

Load the Slow Cooker

• Scatter sliced onion at the bottom.
• Add seared pork on top, then pour sauce over.
• Top with pineapple chunks.

Slow Cook

• Cover and cook on LOW for ~6–7 hours or on HIGH for ~3–4 hours until the pork is fork-tender.
• Optionally baste the pork midway to intensify flavors.

Thicken the Sauce (optional)

• After cooking, remove pork and set aside.
• Transfer sauce to a saucepan, reduce over medium heat or stir in a cornstarch slurry for a thicker glaze.

Serve & Enjoy

• Slice or shred pork.
• Drizzle sauce over or mix it into shredded pork.
• Plate with your favorite sides and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

Choose Lean Pork Loin: This cut yields tender results with less fatty buildup in sauce.

Adjust Sweetness: Add more or less honey/brown sugar to suit your taste.

Spice Option: If you like heat, bump up red pepper flakes or add chili garlic sauce.

Leftovers: Refrigerate in airtight containers up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.