Description
This Pineapple Pork Slow Cooker dish combines tender pork shoulder with sweet pineapple, bell peppers, and a tangy barbecue sauce for a deliciously easy meal. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, its packed with flavor and can be served over rice or quinoa. Enjoy the delightful blend of sweet and savory in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color you prefer)
- 1 onion, sliced
- Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into 2-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, season the pork with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Toss to coat evenly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil, and sear the pork pieces in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined.
- Pour the pineapple chunks with their juice into the slow cooker.
- Add the seared pork pieces on top of the pineapple and pour any remaining juices from the skillet over the pork.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the pork, ensuring all pieces are well coated, and give it a gentle stir.
- Scatter the sliced bell pepper and onion over the pork and sauce in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Halfway through cooking, stir gently to ensure even coating and prevent sticking.
- The dish is done when the pork is fork-tender and easily shreds apart.
- Carefully remove the lid and shred the pork directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Stir the shredded pork back into the sauce to mix well.
- Serve over a bed of cooked rice or quinoa, spooning the pineapple pork mixture on top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and additional pineapple chunks if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious Pineapple Pork Slow Cooker dish!
Notes
- For added heat, include crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dish is great for meal prep and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes