This easy Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Loin is perfect for when you want to whip up a scrumptious and effortless meal for the whole family. The succulent pork and sweet pineapple mingle beautifully to create an explosion of flavors that everyone will surely love.
In a small bowl, combine all of the seasonings (onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper), and rub the mixture all over the pork loin.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and sear the pork loin from all sides (1-2 minutes per side).
Place the pork loin in the slow cooker, and sprinkle the minced garlic all over it.
To the slow cooker, add soy sauce, and pineapple chunks with juice, and sprinkle the brown sugar.
Cover with the lid, and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours. Slice or shred the pork, and serve over rice.
Notes
Use the right cut of meat! Keep in mind that a pork loin is a lean and tender cut of meat, and it holds its shape very well as its being slowly cooked for hours.
Don't forget to season the meat before searing! This will help the seasonings stick to the meat, and deeply season it.
If you decide to use fresh pineapple, that will give the pork a better brighter flavor. If you don't have any canned pineapple juice, you can use apple juice, or chicken stock instead.
Let it rest: After the pork is finished cooking, it's important to let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing it. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat and make it more tender and juicy.
If you have any leftovers, shred the meat and use it on pasta, sandwiches, or in salads.