Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Loin (Print Version)
Juicy pork loin simmers with pineapple, brown sugar, and soy sauce for a sweet and savory main course.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1–1.4 kg pork loin, trimmed of excess fat
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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8 cloves garlic, minced
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60 ml soy sauce
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110 g brown sugar
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1 can (670 g) pineapple chunks with juice
# Steps:
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Pat the pork loin dry and season all sides with salt and black pepper.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork loin on all sides until golden brown, about 2–4 minutes per side.
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Transfer the seared pork loin to the slow cooker. Distribute minced garlic evenly over the pork.
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Pour soy sauce around the pork, add pineapple chunks with juice, and sprinkle brown sugar over the top.
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Cook on low for 4–6 hours for sliceable pork, or 8–10 hours for a more tender, shreddable consistency. Occasionally baste with the cooking juices.
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For shredded pork, remove the meat after the longer cooking time, shred with forks, return to the slow cooker, and cook on low for an additional hour.
# Notes:
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For extra flavor, sear the pork well to develop a caramelized exterior before slow cooking.