Name: Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Pork
Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion, diced; 16-oz. fresh pineapple, cut into 1” chunks; ¼ c. gluten-free soy sauce*; 2 t. rice wine vinegar; 1 T. honey; 1 T. sesame oil; 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 2 t. five-spice powder; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1” chunks; 1 medium jalapeno pepper, finely diced; 2 T. natural, creamy peanut butter; 2 T. extra virgin olive oil; 1 4-5 lb. pork shoulder butt roast, trimmed; Salt and black pepper, to taste; ¼ c. fresh pineapple juice; 3 T. fresh cilantro, chopped; Optional: 2 T. arrowroot

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Pineapple Pork is the kind of slow cooker meal that delivers big, bold flavor with very little hands-on effort.

Tender pork shoulder simmers alongside fresh pineapple, warm spices and a savory-sweet sauce that balances soy, honey, garlic, and five-spice for a dish that feels both comforting and a little unexpected for the perfect Slow Cooker Recipe!

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It’s a great option for busy days when you want something hearty and satisfying, and it pairs beautifully with rice to soak up every bit of that rich, tropical-inspired sauce.

What Is Pineapple Pork
Why You’ll Love This Pineapple Pork
What To Serve With Pineapple Pork
Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Recipe
More Pineapple Recipes

What Is Pineapple Pork

Pineapple pork is a savory-sweet dish made with pork and pineapple, often cooked with onions, peppers, garlic, soy sauce and seasonings.

The pineapple adds natural sweetness and acidity, which tenderizes the meat and balances the savory flavors, making it juicy, flavorful and slightly tropical.

Why You’ll Love This Pineapple Pork

Sweet and savory balance: Fresh pineapple, honey and five-spice create a bold contrast that pairs perfectly with tender pork.
Slow cooker ease: Simple prep and hands-off cooking deliver fork-tender pork with minimal effort.
Layered flavor: Soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and jalapeño add depth with just the right amount of heat.
Versatile serving options: Serve this pineapple pork over rice, spoon on extra sauce or enjoy it as leftovers that reheat beautifully.

This pineapple pork slow cooker recipe delivers juicy texture and vibrant flavor in an easy, family-friendly meal you’ll want to make again.

What To Serve With Pineapple Pork

Pineapple pork’s sweet and savory flavors go beautifully with sides and drinks that complement its tropical and slightly spicy notes:

Cilantro-lime rice or jasmine rice: Light and fragrant, perfect for soaking up the sauce.
Steamed or stir-fried vegetables: Snap peas, bell peppers, or broccoli add crunch and freshness.
Mango or pineapple salsa: Enhances the tropical sweetness and adds a bright, zesty flavor.
Light, crisp salads: A cabbage slaw with a lime vinaigrette balances richness.
Chilled white wine or a tropical cocktail: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, or a pineapple-mint mocktail complement the sweet-savory profile.

These pairings turn pineapple pork into a complete, vibrant meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Recipe

Pineapple Pork is tender, flavorful, and infused with a sweet-savory tropical sauce, perfect served over brown rice or cilantro-lime rice for a delicious, family-friendly meal.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Total time: 6 hours 20 minutes — 8 hours 20 minutes (low)
Servings: 6-8

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

To make Pineapple Pork in a slow cooker, gather these kitchen tools:

5–6 quart slow cooker: to cook the pork and pineapple mixture low and slow
Large skillet: to sear the pork before adding to the slow cooker
Tongs: to turn the pork while searing
Measuring cups: to measure soy sauce, pineapple juice, and olive oil
Measuring spoons: to measure rice wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and five-spice powder
Cutting board: to dice onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and chop cilantro
Chef’s knife: to cut vegetables, pineapple, and pork
Spatula or wooden spoon: to stir ingredients in the slow cooker and skillet
Slotted spoon: to transfer cooked pork and pineapple mixture to a serving platter
Small bowl and whisk: if using arrowroot slurry to thicken sauce

These tools make it easy to create tender, flavorful pork with a sweet and savory pineapple sauce every time.

Ingredients

These ingredients come together to make tender, slow-cooked pineapple pork with sweet, savory and slightly spicy flavor.

yellow onion
fresh pineapple
gluten-free soy sauce
rice wine vinegar
honey
sesame oil
fresh garlic
five-spice powder
red bell pepper
jalapeno pepper
creamy peanut butter
extra virgin olive oil
pork shoulder butt roast
Salt and black pepper
fresh pineapple juice
fresh cilantro
Optional: arrowroot

How To Make Pineapple Pork Slow Cooker Recipe

Add the onion, fresh pineapple chunks, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), rice wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, five-spice powder, bell pepper, jalapeño, and peanut butter to a 5–6 quart slow cooker and stir until well combined.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, season the trimmed pork roast with salt and pepper, and sear on all sides for 2–3 minutes per side, then transfer the pork to the slow cooker.

Reduce heat to medium, deglaze the skillet with fresh pineapple juice, scraping up the browned bits, then pour the pan juices into the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–8 hours. Stir in fresh cilantro, then transfer the pork and pineapple mixture to a serving platter using a slotted spoon and keep warm.

Optional: Whisk arrowroot with ¼ cup slow cooker juices to form a slurry, transfer remaining juices to a skillet over medium-high heat, whisk in slurry, and cook until thickened.

Serve the pork and pineapple over cooked brown rice or cilantro-lime rice and spoon sauce over the top, if desired.

More Pineapple Recipes

Discover more pineapple recipes that add sweet, tropical flavor to both meals and treats.

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Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork

Yield: 6-8

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes

Pineapple Pork is the kind of slow cooker meal that delivers big, bold flavor with very little hands-on effort. Tender pork shoulder simmers alongside fresh pineapple, warm spices and a savory-sweet sauce that balances soy, honey, garlic, and five-spice for a dish that feels both comforting and a little unexpected.

Ingredients

1 small yellow onion, diced
16-oz. fresh pineapple, cut into 1” chunks
¼ c. gluten-free soy sauce*
2 t. rice wine vinegar
1 T. honey
1 T. sesame oil
2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 t. five-spice powder
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1” chunks
1 medium jalapeno pepper, finely diced
2 T. natural, creamy peanut butter
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 4-5 lb. pork shoulder butt roast, trimmed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
¼ c. fresh pineapple juice
3 T. fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional: 2 T. arrowroot

Instructions

Add the onion, fresh pineapple chunks, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), rice wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, five-spice powder, bell pepper, jalapeño, and peanut butter to a 5–6 quart slow cooker and stir until well combined.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, season the trimmed pork roast with salt and pepper, and sear on all sides for 2–3 minutes per side, then transfer the pork to the slow cooker.
Reduce heat to medium, deglaze the skillet with fresh pineapple juice, scraping up the browned bits, then pour the pan juices into the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–8 hours. Stir in fresh cilantro, then transfer the pork and pineapple mixture to a serving platter using a slotted spoon and keep warm.
Optional: Whisk arrowroot with ¼ cup slow cooker juices to form a slurry, transfer remaining juices to a skillet over medium-high heat, whisk in slurry, and cook until thickened.
Serve the pork and pineapple over cooked brown rice or cilantro-lime rice and spoon sauce over the top, if desired.