Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pineapple Pork Loin Roast
Created by KittenCal on October 2, 2011
- Servings: 7
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 6h
- Recipe #273
Ingredients
- 1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 pounds)
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (can use more)
- Oil, as needed for browning the roast
- 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup cold water
How to Make
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Step 1: Season the pork roast with salt, pepper and garlic powder; add to skillet and brown roast in oil on all sides; transfer to slow cooker.
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Step 2: In a large bowl combine the pineapple juice, pineapple, brown sugar, vinegar and soy sauce; pour over the roast.
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Step 3: Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
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Step 4: Remove roast, transfer to a plate or large bowl, cover with foil and keep warm.
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Step 5: Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Step 6: Meanwhile strain cooking juices; transfer to a large saucepan.
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Step 7: Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices; bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, serve with pork.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (427.3 g)
- Calories 600.7
- Total Fat - 21 g
- Saturated Fat - 7.2 g
- Cholesterol - 165.5 mg
- Sodium - 113.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 38 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.3 g
- Sugars - 17.9 g
- Protein - 61.3 g
- Calcium - 44.1 mg
- Iron - 2.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 12 mg
- Thiamin - 1.5 mg