Slow Cooker Pineapple Cranberry Pork Roast
Infuse your dinner table with the sweet and savory flavors of a "Slow Cooker Pineapple Cranberry Pork Roast," a stress-free, hearty dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This recipe combines tender, fall-apart pork with the vibrant sweetness of pineapple chunks and tangy cranberry sauce, balanced with soy sauce, garlic, and aromatic thyme. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully while ensuring the pork roast stays juicy and flavorful. With just 15 minutes of prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, this dish is as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. Whether paired with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables, this pork roast will be a show-stopping centerpiece that brings a burst of comforting and festive flavors to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork roast (boneless or bone-in)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, in juice)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry, canned or homemade)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening sauce)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the pork roast and season it generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
In the bottom of a slow cooker, add the diced onion, minced garlic, pineapple chunks with juice, cranberry sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar (if using), dried thyme, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Place the seasoned pork roast on top of the mixture in the slow cooker, nestling it slightly into the liquid.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Once cooked, carefully remove the pork roast from the slow cooker and set it on a serving platter. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding.
Optional: To thicken the sauce, transfer the liquid from the slow cooker to a saucepan. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat, then stir in the slurry, cooking until the sauce thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
Serve the pork roast sliced or shredded, drizzled with the thickened (or unthickened) sauce. Pair it with sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.8 g | 327% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.8 g | 454% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1524 mg | 508% | |
| Sodium | 5519 mg | 240% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.5 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.4 g | ||
| Protein | 498.9 g | 998% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 8496 mg | 181% | |
*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.
