Hawaiian Slow Cook Pork Loin
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hawaiian Slow Cook Pork Loin
Description
This recipe begins by rubbing a blend of salt, paprika, onion powder, and ground ginger onto a dried pork loin, followed by searing it in vegetable oil to create a browned crust. Pineapple chunks and diced onion are layered in the slow cooker beneath and around the pork, which is then covered with a mixture of soy sauce and pineapple juice extracted from canned pineapple chunks. Cooking on low for several hours until the pork is fork-tender allows the flavors to meld and the meat to absorb the sweet and salty sauce.
After cooking, the liquid is strained and reduced to achieve a thicker sauce. This pork dish balances the savory seasoning and soy with the sweetness and acidity of pineapple, resulting in a moist, shreddable meat that pairs well with the flavored sauce. The inclusion of tropical pineapple makes it distinctive.
The note advises being cautious with soy sauce saltiness, suggesting adjustments depending on the brand used, which affects the final seasoning balance of the dish.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound boneless pork loin
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 20 ounces pineapple chunks canned in 100% juice
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1/2 sweet onion diced (about ⅔ cup, large
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water cold
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Combine the salt, paprika, onion powder, and ginger in a bowl.
- Pat your pork loin dry with paper towels then rub in the spice mixture.
- Sear the pork in the hot pan until browned on each side, beginning the the fat side down. 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Meanwhile, dice your onion. Then combine the soy sauce with the juice from the can of pineapple chunks, you should get about ¾ cups of juice from the can.
- Place half the pineapple chunks on the bottom of your slow cooker then place your seared pork loin on top of them with the fat side up.
- Add in the remaining pineapple, diced onion, and pour the soy sauce/pineapple juice mixture over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 hours. The pork should shred easily with a fork.
- Strain the liquid from the slow cooker through a sieve into a medium saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a simmer. Reserve some pineapple chunks from the slow cooker for serving.
- Whisk the cornstarch with 1 ½ tbs cold water to make a slurry then slowly whisk it into the simmering sauce. Continue to stir gently until thickened.
- Serve the pork with the sauce and reserved pineapple chunks.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Notes
- Check your soy sauce brand’s saltiness and adjust the additional salt accordingly to avoid over-salting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1331mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 760mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 159IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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