This Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork delivers a perfect harmony of savory and sweet flavors with virtually no effort. Tender chunks of pork shoulder simmer slowly in a rich sauce made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar, then absorb juicy pineapple chunks for added tropical flair. Ideal for busy days, this dish can be set and forgotten until dinner time, producing fork‑tender meat that’s great shredded over rice, tucked into tacos, or served alongside veggies. It’s a crowd‑pleasing comfort meal that blends simplicity, flavor, and versatility in one delicious slow‑cooker experience. 

Ingredients

• 2 lb pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into chunks
  
  

• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks (juice reserved)
  
  

• ¼ cup soy sauce
  
  

• ¼ cup brown sugar
  
  

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 tbsp grated ginger
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

• Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  
  

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
  
  

• Chopped green onions, for garnish
  
  

Directions

1. Prep sauce: In a bowl, combine reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
   
   

2. Layer pork: Place pork chunks in the slow cooker. Pour sauce mixture over meat.
   
   

3. Cook: Cover and cook on
   
   

   • Low for 6–8 hours, or
     
     

   • High for 3–4 hours,
     until pork is very tender and easily shredded.
     
     

4. Add pineapple: Stir in pineapple chunks in the last hour of cooking.
   
   

5. Thicken sauce: Remove pork and pineapple. Mix cornstarch and water, then whisk slurry into cooking liquid (in slow cooker or saucepan). Heat until the sauce thickens.
   
   

6. Finish: Return pork and pineapple to the thickened sauce, stir to coat, and heat through.
   
   

7. Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or your favorite sides.
   
   

Nutritional Information (approximate, per serving, yields ~6)

• Calories: ~350 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~36 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~35 g (mostly sugars)
  
  

• Fat: ~6 g (mostly lean)
  
  

• Fiber: ~2 g
  
  

• Sodium: moderate to high (from soy sauce)