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Crock Pot Sweet And Sour Pineapple Pork

by Donya Mullins 30 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Crock Pot Sweet And Sour Pork has a bright burst of flavor from fresh pineapple, along with a savory sauce that’s crazy delicious. It’s perfect for a weeknight, a family meal, or when entertaining guests!

Serve this amazing main dish with Instant Pot Herb Rice and Roasted Broccoli for an easy-to-make dinner.

Crock Pot Pineapple Pork Loin cooked low and slow with onions in a rich, savory broth, served with rice and broccoli for an outstanding family dinner.

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Sometimes, you just want to hang out at home, watching your favorite show wrapped in a fluffy blanket and let the world spin on by. Those times also bring on the urge to eat yummy comfort food. There’s almost nothing as comforting as a home-cooked meal, and when you can make something delicious with very little effort, like this crock pot sweet & sour pork loin with pineapple, well, I’m all in.

My recipe for Sweet And Sour Pineapple Pork has amazing flavor from a brown sugar, apple cider sauce, along with fresh pineapple and caramelized onions. There is very little cooking involved because once you sear the pork and caramelize the onions, all you do is add in the remaining ingredients and let the slow cooker do all the work.

Crock Pot Pineapple Pork Roast cooked low and slow with caramelized onions in a rich garlic, red pepper sauce is easy to make for dinner.

Ingredients Needed For This Recipe

  • Pork Loin – other cuts of pork can be used, such as pork tenderloin or pork shoulder.
  • Fresh Pineapple – canned pineapple can also be used if needed.
  • Onion
  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Soy Sauce – I recommend low-sodium soy sauce.
  • Honey
  • Brown Sugar
  • Minced Garlic
  • Kosher Salt
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Corn Starch

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Tips For Making The Best Sweet And Sour Crock Pot Pork

  • Don’t forget to thicken the sauce. Make a slurry by combining two teaspoons of cornstarch with two teaspoons of cold water. Stir the slurry into the sauce after removing the pork roast. Once thickened, slice the pork, then pour over the yummy sauce.
  • If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can cook this recipe in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pork loin, onions, and pineapple in a baking dish. Pour the sauce over the pork loin. Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 2-2 ½ hours, or until the pork loin is cooked through and tender.
Crock Pot Pineapple Pork Roast cooked low and slow in a rich garlic, red pepper sauce is easy to make for dinner.

Variations And Substitutions For This Recipe

Sweet and sour pork cooked low and slow lends itself to quite a few delicious ingredient variations. Here are a few ideas:

  • Add vegetables to the slow cooker, such as sliced green and red bell peppers, carrots, or celery.
  • Add some ginger or garlic cloves to the sauce for extra flavor.
  • Change out the brown sugar for molasses or maple syrup.
  • Use a different type of vinegar, such as rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar.

Common Questions With Answers

Can I use a different cut of pork in this recipe?

Yes, you can use a different type of pork, such as pork shoulder or pork tenderloin. However, the cooking time may need to be adjusted. Check the pork with an instant-read thermometer, which should read 145 degrees when done.

What other types of fruit can be used?

Peaches, mangos, and cherries are all great options. Just know that the level of sweetness will change depending on what fruit you use.

Can I leave out the red pepper if I don’t want it spicy?

Sure! If you are not a fan of spice, just omit the red pepper flakes.

Crock Pot Pineapple Pork Roast cooked low and slow in a rich garlic, red pepper sauce is easy to make for dinner.

What To Serve With Sweet And Sour Pineapple Pork

This slow cooker sweet and sour pork recipe really is an all-star main dish. It can be served in so many different ways on just about any occasion.

Weeknight meal: serve with air fryer baked potatoes or sweet potatoes, skillet green beans, or a green salad.

Sunday supper: this recipe is perfect for serving with southern candied yams, instant pot coconut rice, broccoli casserole, and garlic parmesan skillet rolls.

Holiday Buffet: serve with twice-baked sweet potatoes, maple bacon green beans, spinach salad with warm bacon dressing, and puff pastry cheese straws.

More Of My Favorite Crock Pot Recipes

  • Crock Pot Chicken Thighs
  • Crock Pot Baked Beans
  • Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef
  • Crock Pot Beer Cheese Dip
  • Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders
Crock Pot Pineapple Pork Loin cooked low and slow with onions in a rich, savory broth, served with rice and broccoli for an outstanding family dinner.

Want To Know More About Slow Cooking?

If you are new to cooking with a Crock Pot or just don’t know where to start, I’ve got something to help. I’ve put together a helpful guide with tips and recipes to get you using a slow cooker like a pro!

How To Get Started With Slow Cooking

Crock Pot Pineapple Pork Roast cooked low and slow in a rich garlic, red pepper sauce is easy to make for dinner.
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Crock Pot Sweet & Sour Pork Loin with Fresh Pineapple

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours hours
Total Time: 5 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 468kcal
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Crock Pot Sweet And Sour Pork has a bright burst of flavor from fresh pineapple, along with a savory sauce that's crazy delicious. It's perfect for a weeknight, a family meal, or when entertaining special guests!

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 – 3 pound pork loin roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion – sliced
  • ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic – minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups fresh chunk pineapple
  • Slurry thickener – 2 teaspoons corn starch mixed with 2 teaspoons cold water

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron or heavy bottom skillet. Salt and pepper all sides of pork roast and sear in skillet. Remove and place in crock pot. Sear onions in hot pan until slightly browned. Place onions in crock pot with pork loin.
  • In a medium size bowl, mix apple cider, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, salt and red pepper. Pour over roast. Place pineapple chunks around pork and cover with lid. Cook on HIGH for 5 hours or LOW for 7.
  • When done, remove pork and pineapple from the slow cooker and place them on serving platter. Turn the slow cooker on high, add the cornstarch slurry, and stir to mix well. As the mixture starts to bubble, keep stirring until the desired thickness is achieved. Spoon gravy over pork loin and serve.

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Notes

Oven Instructions: 
  • If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can cook this recipe in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pork loin, onions, and pineapple in a baking dish. Pour the sauce over the pork loin. Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 2-2 ½ hours or until the pork loin is cooked through and tender.
 
Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Potassium: 591mg | Sugar: 62g
Crock Pot Pineapple Pork Roast cooked low and slow in a rich garlic, red pepper sauce is easy to make for dinner.
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This post was originally posted in January, 2017 and updates in May, 2023.

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  1. Diane

    May 27, 2023 at 10:08 am

    Am I missing the cook time in the crock pot?

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      May 29, 2023 at 1:32 pm

      All instructions are in the recipe card.
      Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Carol Walker

    May 23, 2023 at 8:27 pm

    Can you make this in a instant pot?

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      May 29, 2023 at 1:34 pm

      I’ve never made or tested in the IP. Let me know if you do!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  3. Carolyn Riner

    September 20, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    Tried this today. Excellent! I was looking for something different – and this was! Served it over a bed of rice with some steamed asparagus. We’ll have leftovers for later this week with enough to freeze another meal. (Just the two of us and a 3+ pound pork tenderloin.). Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  4. Diane mcquaY

    April 22, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    I have a tenderloin (1) in the freezer, can I use it instead buying a roast? Thanks to anyone who has already tried it with tips.

    Reply
    • Donya

      April 22, 2020 at 3:51 pm

      Sure! Go for it and use what you have. I think it will turn out great.
      Have a great day,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  5. sue

    September 22, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    Since I am a bacon lover, if I were making this delicious loin dish, I would add chopped bacon to onions and saute together.

    Reply
  6. Matthew

    November 30, 2018 at 2:05 am

    I must have done something wrong, all I can taste and smell is the apple cider vinegar. I followed everything to the T I thought, any suggestions to what may have gone wrong.

    Reply
    • Donya

      December 12, 2018 at 5:30 pm

      Sorry for the delay, Matthew. I am trying to think what could be wrong. I’ve made this recipes countless times so I’m surprised at the outcome. Maybe the pineapple was not ripe enough? That’s the only thing I can think of. I hope you’ll try it again and let me know what happens.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  7. Mary Harper

    October 17, 2018 at 8:42 am

    Can I use pineapple juice for this recipe instead of fresh pineapples?

    Reply
    • Donya

      October 22, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      Give it a try, Mary!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  8. Carlee

    October 7, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    Mmmm! I already know I am going to love this. It is really speaking to my taste buds. I need to get it on our menu ASAP! What a fun way to celebrate national pork month!

    Reply
  9. Stacey

    September 25, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    Sounds delicious! I look forward to fixing this.

    Reply
    • Donya

      September 26, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks so much! Enjoy.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  10. Haley

    January 19, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    I have this going right now and totally forgot to add the pineapple. I thought it was smelling too “vinegary”. I decided that the pineapple wouldn’t have that slow cooked by dinner time so I just add a little more brown sugar in hopes to cut the acidity. I hope it works. It smells and looks amazing!!!

    Reply
    • Donya

      January 19, 2018 at 9:13 pm

      Oh no but I like your idea of the brown sugar! Good call. If you have the pineapple, you might try sauteing it in a bit of the sauce to make it tender and then serve it over the pork. Just an idea. Let me know how things turn out.
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  11. Joline Frazier

    December 7, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    Sounds delicious, but the 1 cup of vinegar seems like a lot. Is this a typo or is it really 1 cup?
    I hope to make this for Sunday dinner

    Reply
    • Donya

      December 8, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      Nope, it’s not a typo! It’s delicious and tenderizes the pork. If you’ve never cooked with vinegar, it’s a great ingredient that actually turns sweeter and gives a bright flavor to meats. Hope you like it!
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply
      • Joline Frazier

        December 8, 2017 at 6:48 pm

        Thanks, I’m going to make it on Sunday, I”m looking forward to trying it.

        Reply
  12. ella

    November 4, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    my mother-in-law gave me a crockpot as early christmas gift and now i am enjoying it with this brilliant and sumptuous recipe! easy and yummy!

    Reply
    • Donya

      November 8, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      Well, Merry Christmas, Ella. What a great gift and I am honored that you chose one of my recipes to use with your new gift! I hope you enjoy your crock pot and this recipe for years to come.
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  13. Angel

    October 6, 2017 at 1:55 am

    Do I really have to sear the pork loin? I don’t have a cast iron or heavy bottom skillet.

    Reply
    • Donya

      October 7, 2017 at 9:19 pm

      Hey Angel! Good question. First, you don’t have to sear it but it does give a richer flavor to the meat. Second, you can use any skillet you have to sear the meat, I’m just partial to cast iron.
      Thanks so much for stopping by. Let me know how the recipe turns out!
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  14. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook

    January 7, 2017 at 6:03 am

    I love cooking pork in the slow cooker and that pineapple makes this lovely.

    Reply
    • Donya

      January 7, 2017 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Lauren! Hope you enjoy the recipe.
      XO,
      Donya

      Reply
  15. Sid

    January 4, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    Thanks so much for stopping by and linking this recipe to First Monday Favorites. I love the combo of pork and pineapple, they just seem to complement each other so well. Hope you’ll come by next month as well. I’m on FB as Sid’s Sea Palm Cooking, with First Monday Favorites as a group on there as well.

    Reply
    • Donya

      January 7, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy the recipe.
      XO,
      Donya

      Reply

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