🍍 Slow Cooker Pineapple Soy Pork Chops
This easy slow-cooker recipe creates tender pork chops with a perfect sweet-salty balance. The natural sweetness of Pineapple pairs beautifully with the umami flavor of Soy Sauce, while slow cooking keeps the Pork Chops juicy and flavorful. Perfect for a hands-off dinner! 😋
⏱ Time
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Prep: 5–10 minutes
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Cook: 4–6 hours (slow cooker)
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Serves: 4
🧾 Ingredients
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4 bone-in or boneless Pork Chops
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1 can or 1½ cups fresh Pineapple slices (with juice)
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⅓ cup Soy Sauce
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2 tbsp Brown Sugar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated Ginger (optional)
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1 tbsp Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
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2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Layer the Slow Cooker
Place the pork chops in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2️⃣ Add the Flavor
Top with:
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pineapple slices (and juice)
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soy sauce
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brown sugar
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garlic
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ginger
Make sure the chops are mostly covered with the sauce.
3️⃣ Cook
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Low: 6 hours
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High: 3–4 hours
The pork should be very tender.
4️⃣ Optional: Thicken the Sauce
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Mix cornstarch with water.
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Stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker.
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Cook another 10–15 minutes until slightly thick.
🍚 Serving Ideas
Serve the pork chops with:
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steamed Rice
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stir-fried vegetables
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mashed potatoes
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noodles
Spoon the pineapple sauce over everything for extra flavor.
🌟 Tips for Best Flavor
✔ Sear the pork chops for 2 minutes per side before slow cooking for deeper flavor.
✔ Add sliced bell peppers or onions for a full one-pot meal.
✔ Sprinkle green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
✅ Approximate Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories: ~320
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Protein: ~28 g
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Carbs: ~14 g
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Fat: ~16 g
If you want, I can also show you:
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A 3-ingredient pineapple pork chop slow cooker recipe
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The viral Hawaiian crockpot pork chops
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A baked pineapple pork chop version (30 minutes).