Ingredients:
Pork Loin: 2-3 pounds, cut of excess fat
Vegetable Oil: 2 tablespoons.
Salt and pepper: to taste
Garlic: 8 teeth, pricked
Soy sauce: 1/4 cup.
Brown sugar: 1/2 cup
Pineapple Chunks with Juice: 1 can (23.5 oz)
Instructions:
Prepare the Pork: Start by trimming the pork loin of any extra fat and season generously with salt and pepper.
Brown the Pork: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, roast the pork loin on all sides until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes per side.
Slow Cooker Pork: Transfer the Brown Pork Loin to your Slow Cooker. Spread the minced garlic over the pork, then pour the soy sauce and add the pineapple chunks, including the juice. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly on top.
Cooking: Cover the slow cooker and simmer on low for 4-6 hours if you prefer a pork loin that you can cut. For a more tender, shredded texture, cook on low for 8-10 hours, occasionally spooning the cooking juices over the pork. After shredding the pork, return it to the slow cooker and let it cook on low for an additional hour to absorb more flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 4-10 hours 10 minutes | Servings: 6
