Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is the first step towards crafting a meal that’s both memorable and mouthwatering. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned if fresh is unavailable)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a spicy kick)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening, if needed)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (to mix with cornstarch)
Feel free to customize this dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers or onions, or substituting tamari for soy sauce if you’re gluten-free.
Instructions
Now, let’s bring this dish to life with these simple steps:
- Season the pork shoulder with black pepper and place it in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, combine pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the pineapple mixture over the pork in the slow cooker, ensuring the meat is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving and increase the heat to high.
- Once ready, shred the pork using two forks, mixing it with the sauce to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International