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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
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 10 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.