Hawaiian Pork Crock Pot Recipe
Description
If you’re looking for a dish full of flavor, this Hawaiian Pork Crock Pot recipe is the perfect choice. It’s sweet, tangy, and cooked in a slow cooker for a hassle-free meal. The slow cooked pork is full of flavor, as it’s cooked in pineapple, soy sauce, and other ingredients. The pork is tender and juicy, and it’s the perfect comfort food. Serve it with some steamed rice and a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Prep Time
This recipe requires some prep time before you can place the ingredients in the slow cooker. First, you’ll need to cut the pork into cubes, and mince the garlic cloves. Then, you’ll need to mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice in a bowl. Once you’ve prepped all the ingredients, the Hawaiian pork is ready for the slow cooker.
Cook Time
The pork will take about 6 hours to cook in the slow cooker on low. It’s important to check the pork every few hours to make sure it’s cooked through. You’ll know it’s done when the pork is tender and juicy.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. Pork Shoulder
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Pineapple Juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Cold Water
- 1/2 cup Frozen Pineapple Chunks
- 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions
Instructions
1. Cut the pork shoulder into cubes and place them in the slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, pepper, onion powder, and crushed red pepper. Pour the mixture over the pork cubes and stir to combine.
3. Cook the pork in the slow cooker for 6 hours on low.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
5. After 6 hours, add the cornstarch mixture, pineapple chunks, and garlic powder to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
6. Serve the pork with steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions. Enjoy!
Equipment
To make this recipe, you’ll need a slow cooker, a cutting board, a knife, a bowl, and a spoon. That’s it!
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled if you’re feeding a crowd. You can also use pork tenderloin instead of pork shoulder. This recipe also works great with beef or chicken. Feel free to make any adjustments to the recipe to suit your tastes.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 300, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 1450mg, Carbohydrates: 17g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 11g, Protein: 32g
Recipe Tips
To make this recipe even easier, you can purchase cubed pork shoulder at the grocery store. This will save you time and effort. You can also use pre-minced garlic or garlic powder if you’re in a hurry. If you’d like a thicker sauce, you can add a little more cornstarch and water. For a spicier version, add more crushed red pepper.
This Hawaiian Pork Crock Pot recipe is the perfect meal for busy weeknights. It’s full of flavor and cooked in a slow cooker for an effortless meal. Serve it with steamed rice and roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Enjoy!
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