Ingredients:
- 2-3 lb pork loin roast
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup dark brown sugar substitute (such as erythritol or stevia)
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup honey substitute (such as monk fruit sweetener)
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- Optional: A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of spice
Directions:
- Prepare Pork:
- Warm olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Brown the pork loin roast on all sides to seal in juices.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker:
- Place the browned pork into the slow cooker and scatter the sliced onion around it.
- Prepare Marinade:
- In a bowl, mix together the dark brown sugar substitute, apple cider vinegar, honey substitute, reduced-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and optional crushed red pepper flakes to create a marinade.
- Coat Pork:
- Drizzle the marinade over the pork and onions in the slow cooker, ensuring the roast is thoroughly coated.
- Add Pineapple:
- Add the diced pineapple around the pork in the slow cooker.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds.
- Optional Thickening:
- If desired, whisk in a cornstarch slurry near the end of cooking to thicken the sauce.
- Serve:
- Serve the slow cooker pineapple pork as is with the thickened gravy, or shred it for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts (per serving, makes about 8 servings):
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Calories: 280 kcal
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 750mg
Total Carbohydrate: 20g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 14g
Protein: 30g
