Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork
This Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork is a sweet and savory favorite. Pork tenderloin is slow cooked with pineapple, barbecue sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar, creating tender, flavorful results every time. Serve it slider-style or over rice for a perfectly satisfying family meal.
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
- 1 Frying pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs pork tenderloin filet Hatfield brand
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 20 oz canned pineapple chunks drained
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce Stubbs Original
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1.5 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with equal water
- 1.5 tablespoon water
For Serving
- chives for garnish
- slider buns King's Hawaiian
- Swiss or cheddar cheese
- lettuce
- pickles
Instructions
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat off the pork tenderloin.
- Combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and ginger. Rub over pork.
- Sear seasoned pork in a frying pan over medium-high heat for color and flavor.
- Place seared pork in the slow cooker. Top with chopped peppers, onion, garlic, and pineapple chunks.
- Mix applesauce, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, barbecue sauce, and lime juice. Pour over pork and vegetables. Cover and cook.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until pork is tender.
- Remove pork, shred or chop it. Mix cornstarch and water, stir into the slow cooker. Return pork to cooker and cook 1 more hour on high.
- Serve hot over rice or on buns with cheese, lettuce, pickles, and garnish with chives.
Notes
Leftovers store well and are versatile — use in tacos, bowls or sandwiches. Freeze for long term use.