Description
Tender Pineapple Pork in a Slow Cooker is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines juicy pork with the sweet and tangy flavor of pineapple.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Place pork chunks in the slow cooker.
- Add pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water and stir into the sauce to thicken during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot with rice or your favorite side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork in the sauce for 1 hour before cooking.
- You can use fresh or canned pineapple, but drain canned pineapple before using.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired