Polynesian Barbecued Pork Crock Pot
Transform your weekday meals with the irresistible flavors of Polynesian Barbecued Pork Crock Pot—a slow-cooked masterpiece that brings tropical flair to your dinner table. This easy crock pot recipe features tender, melt-in-your-mouth boneless pork shoulder simmered for hours in a luscious sauce made from sweet pineapple chunks, tangy barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and a hint of ginger and garlic. Vibrant red bell peppers and green onions add pops of color and freshness, while a thickened sauce ensures every bite is rich and satisfying. Perfectly paired with fluffy white rice, this dish is ideal for family dinners or simple meal prep. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, this Polynesian-inspired pork recipe is a flavor-packed solution for busy weeknights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 20 ounces pineapple chunks (canned, with juice)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 large (chopped) red bell pepper
- 3 stalks (sliced) green onions
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 cups (for serving) cooked white rice
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the boneless pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks if necessary to fit into your crock pot.
Place the pork in the crock pot, then pour the canned pineapple chunks and their juice over the meat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Pour the mixture over the pork and pineapple in the crock pot.
Add the chopped red bell pepper to the crock pot, distributing it evenly over the other ingredients.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours), until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the crock pot to soak up the sauce.
In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the crock pot to thicken the sauce. Cover and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed (e.g., adding more soy sauce for salt or a little more brown sugar for sweetness).
Before serving, sprinkle sliced green onions over the top of the pork mixture.
Serve the Polynesian barbecued pork over cooked white rice, accompanied by a side of your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 276.8 g | 355% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.0 g | 480% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1089 mg | 363% | |
| Sodium | 6649 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.6 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.4 g | ||
| Protein | 271.9 g | 544% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 27.7 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 5834 mg | 124% | |
*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.
