Crock Pot Sweet & Sour Pork Loin with Fresh Pineapple
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!
Servings: 4
Calories: 468kcal
Equipment
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Potassium: 591mg | Sugar: 62g