Hawaiian Pork Steaks for the Crock Pot
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this easy and flavorful recipe for Hawaiian Pork Steaks for the Crock Pot. Tender pork shoulder steaks are slow-cooked to perfection alongside vibrant red bell peppers, sweet onions, and juicy pineapple chunks, creating a harmony of sweet and savory flavors. A luscious sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and fresh ginger infuses the dish with a delicious island-inspired flair. The slow-cooking process ensures melt-in-your-mouth meat and a thickened, irresistibly rich glaze that pairs beautifully with fluffy steamed rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or a laid-back weekend meal, this recipe is a one-pot wonder that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork shoulder steaks
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sauce.
Place the pork shoulder steaks into the Crock Pot in an even layer.
Add the thinly sliced onion and red bell pepper on top of the pork steaks.
Pour the pineapple chunks with their juice over the vegetables and pork.
Evenly drizzle the prepared sauce over the entire mixture in the Crock Pot.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
About 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl to form a slurry.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the Crock Pot to thicken the sauce. Allow the dish to cook for the remaining time, stirring occasionally if possible.
Once done, garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Serve hot with steamed rice, or on its own with a side of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.2 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.1 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 420 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 2705 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.6 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.3 g | ||
| Protein | 119.3 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3048 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
