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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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)
Directions
Step 1
Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2
In a crock pot, combine the canned pineapple chunks (including juice), soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Once the cooking time is complete, remove the pork chops and set them aside on a plate. Keep them warm by tenting with foil.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Serve the pork chops over cooked white rice, if desired, and spoon the thickened Polynesian sauce generously over the top.
Step 9
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2499.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3518.0 |
| Total Fat 114.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 40.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 544mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4489.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 382.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 105.1g | |
| Protein 223.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 297.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3733.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories