Imagine a culinary masterpiece unfolding in the heart of your kitchen, where the tender embrace of slow-cooked pork meets the tropical sweetness of succulent pineapple. Enter the realm of the Crockpot Pineapple Pork Loin Roast, a symphony of flavors and aromas that will transport you to a paradise of gastronomic delight.
At the center of this culinary journey lies the star of the show: a generous cut of pork loin, carefully seasoned and nestled in the warm embrace of your trusty crockpot. As it begins its slow and steady transformation, the magic unfolds, infusing the air with the tantalizing scent of savory goodness.
wedges of golden fruit, their natural sweetness balancing the rich savoriness of the pork, each bite a burst of tropical sunshine on your palate.
As the hours pass, the flavors meld and mingle, creating a symphony of taste that tantalizes the senses. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can achieve a dish that rivals any gourmet creation. It’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, allowing you to set it and forget it while the crockpot works its magic.
And when the time finally comes to unveil your masterpiece, you’ll be greeted by a sight that is nothing short of breathtaking: tender, succulent pork bathed in a luscious sauce infused with the essence of pineapple. Each slice reveals layers of flavor and texture, a testament to the power of slow cooking and the marriage of simple, wholesome ingredients.
Whether served alongside fluffy rice, buttery mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad, the Crockpot Pineapple Pork Loin Roast is sure to steal the spotlight at any meal. It’s comfort food at its finest, a celebration of the joys of home cooking, and a reminder that sometimes, the most extraordinary dishes are born from the simplest of ingredients.
INGREDIENT:
- 2-3 lb pork loin roast
- 1 sliced onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups diced fresh pineapple chunks
- Optional: 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork loin roast and sear it on all sides until browned. This will help seal in the flavors and juices.
2. Transfer the seared pork loin roast to a slow cooker. Add the sliced onion around the roast. (If you want, you can also sear the onions before putting it in).
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, honey, dark brown sugar, minced garlic cloves, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to create a marinade.
4. Pour the marinade over the pork loin roast and onions in the slow cooker. Make sure the roast is well coated with the marinade.
5. Add the diced fresh pineapple chunks to the slow cooker, distributing them evenly around the roast.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, or until the pork is tender.
7. Optional: Once done, make a cornstarch slurry and pour into slow cooker to further thicken gravy sauce.
Once done, you can serve as-is with thicken gravy sauce, or serve shredded (and make sandwiches).