Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Loin (Print)
Pork loin slow-cooked with pineapple and soy sauce for irresistible sweet and savory flavor. Perfect for family dinners.
# What You'll Need:
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2-3 lb pork loin, trimmed of excess fat
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Salt and pepper
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8 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 can (23.5 ounces) pineapple chunks with juice
# How to Make It:
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Trim the pork loin of excess fat and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
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Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, brown the pork loin on each side for 2-4 minutes or until golden.
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Place the pork loin into the slow cooker. Rub it with minced garlic, then add soy sauce and pineapple chunks with juice. Evenly distribute brown sugar over the top of the pork.
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Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours for a soft pork loin that can still be sliced.
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For extra soft shredded pork, cook on low for 8-10 hours, occasionally spooning juices over the pork to keep it moist. After shredding, add the pork back to the slow cooker and cook on low for another hour.
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Remove the pork loin from the slow cooker, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing, and serve.
# Additional Notes:
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The internal temperature of the pork loin should reach 145°F when served. Remove it from the slow cooker when it reads 135°F and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes, covered with foil, before slicing.
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Cooking on low heat with pineapple juice helps to naturally tenderize the pork loin by breaking down muscle fibers.
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Do not skip browning the pork loin; it locks in the juices and enhances flavor.
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Using pork tenderloin instead of pork loin is not recommended for this recipe.