Xerxes
Culinary Explorer
I've been experimenting with my crock pot lately, and let me tell you, this Pineapple Pork Loin concoction is a game-changer. I may sound like I'm bragging, but seriously, it's lip-smacking good!
Alright, enough chit-chat, let's dive into the juicy details haha
Ingredients:

Ingredients:
- 3-4 pound pork loin – Don't forget to admire that lovely fat cap!
- Soy sauce – Use your trusty soy sauce brand, the one that never fails you.
- A can of pineapple chunks – Ensure they're bathing in 100% juice, no sneaky syrups allowed.
- A sweet onion – Go for those Maui or Vidalia onions; they bring a sweet symphony to the dish.
- Ginger
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Salt
- A dash of oil
- Cornstarch – This little guy is for a slurry, so have a splash of water ready too.
- First things first, give your pork loin a good rubdown with a mixture of ginger, paprika, onion powder, and salt. Make sure every inch gets some love; we want those flavors to seep in deep.
- Heat up a pan with just a dash of oil. Once it's sizzling, sear the pork loin on all sides until it's got that beautiful golden-brown hue. This step locks in the juiciness.
- Now, it's time for the slow dance. Place your seared pork loin into the cozy embrace of your crock pot.
- Pour in a generous amount of soy sauce, enough to give it that irresistible umami kick.
- Toss in those pineapple chunks along with the juice for a tropical twist. The more, the merrier!
- Chop up your sweet onion into glorious rings and scatter them over the pork.
- Lid on, set the crock pot to low, and let the magic happen for about 6-8 hours. Your patience will be rewarded, my friend.
- When the aroma starts teasing your senses and the pork is tender enough to melt in your mouth, it's time to work on the sauce.
- Carefully transfer the juices from the crock pot into a saucepan. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Mix some cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then gradually whisk it into the simmering sauce until it thickens into a luscious gravy.
- Pour this heavenly sauce over your succulent pineapple-infused pork loin.
- Serve it up with your favorite sides and brace yourself for the flavor explosion!