Polynesian Pork Chops Crock Pot
Transform your dinner table into a tropical retreat with Polynesian Pork Chops cooked to perfection in your crock pot. This slow-cooker recipe combines tender, bone-in pork chops with a sweet and savory sauce bursting with the exotic flavors of pineapple, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. A touch of brown sugar and ketchup adds a delightful caramelized richness, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce thickens to coat every bite beautifully. With just 15 minutes of prep time and your slow cooker doing the rest, this is the ultimate hassle-free comfort meal that’s perfect for busy weekdays or laid-back weekends. Serve these succulent pork chops over fluffy white rice, topped with a garnish of fresh green onions, to enjoy a taste of the tropics right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 20 ounces Canned pineapple chunks (in juice)
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 pieces Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- 4 cups Cooked white rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a crock pot, combine the canned pineapple chunks (including juice), soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well.
Place the seasoned pork chops into the crock pot, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce. Spoon a bit of sauce over the top to coat them evenly.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and set it to cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. The pork chops should be tender and fully cooked through.
Once the cooking time is complete, remove the pork chops and set them aside on a plate. Keep them warm by tenting with foil.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly stir this mixture into the crock pot sauce to thicken it.
Turn the crock pot to HIGH, cover, and let the sauce cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Serve the pork chops over cooked white rice, if desired, and spoon the thickened Polynesian sauce generously over the top.
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.8 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.6 g | 203% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 4490 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.0 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.1 g | ||
| Protein | 223.9 g | 448% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 3734 mg | 79% | |
*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.
