Slow Cooker Kahlua Pork with Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
30%
Slow Cooker Kahlua Pork with Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce
660 min.
12
447kcal
19.09%sweetness
100%saltiness
11.47%sourness
12.38%bitterness
68.34%savoriness
61.89%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This Slow Cooker Kahlua Pork with Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce is an incredibly flavorful and juicy dish that's perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner. The pork is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender, mouthwatering meat that falls apart at the touch of a fork. The star of this dish is undoubtedly the sweet and spicy pineapple sauce, which takes the flavor to the next level. It's a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, with a hint of tanginess from the pineapple juice and rice vinegar. The addition of hoisin sauce and honey adds depth and complexity to the sauce, making it irresistible. This recipe is not only delicious but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it accessible to a wide range of people. The preparation is straightforward, and the slow cooker does most of the work, making it ideal for busy days when you want a hassle-free, comforting meal. Serve it with your favorite sides, and don't forget to generously drizzle that mouthwatering sauce over the shredded pork for an explosion of flavors. This Slow Cooker Kahlua Pork will surely impress your family and friends, and it might just become your new go-to recipe for a satisfying and tasty meal.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons chili sauce 
  • tablespoon hoisin sauce 
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • tablespoons liquid smoke 
  • 0.5 cup pineapple juice 
  • lb pork butt 
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar 
  • tablespoons sea salt 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Place the pork, fat side up, in the slow cooker. Using a fork, pierce the roast all over and pour the liquid smoke over it to coat.
  2. Sprinkle the sea salt evenly over the roast and cover. Cook on low for 10 hours (the roast is done when the meat begins to fall apart when shredded with a fork.)In a small saucepan, whisk together the pineapple juice, rice vinegar, honey, chili sauce and hoisin sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook the sauce until reduced by half stirring with a heat resistant spatula frequently. Set aside.When the roast is done, transfer to a cutting board and shred the meat using two forks. Return the shredded meat back to the slow cooker and serve immediately with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories447kcal
Protein52.96%
Fat36.59%
Carbs10.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.36
Glycemic Load
3.61
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
33.129130434783%

Taste

Sweetness:
19.09%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
11.47%
Bitterness:
12.38%
Savoriness:
68.34%
Fattiness:
61.89%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:447.22kcal
22.36%
Fat:17.52g
26.96%
Saturated Fat:6.08g
38.02%
Carbohydrates:11.26g
3.75%
Net Carbohydrates:10.89g
3.96%
Sugar:9.43g
10.48%
Cholesterol:181.64mg
60.55%
Sodium:3306.84mg
143.78%
Protein:57.07g
114.14%
Selenium:85.56µg
122.24%
Vitamin B1:1.7mg
113.26%
Vitamin B6:1.6mg
80.06%
Vitamin B2:1.18mg
69.69%
Zinc:10.23mg
68.17%
Vitamin B3:13.47mg
67.36%
Phosphorus:617.9mg
61.79%
Vitamin B5:4.75mg
47.53%
Vitamin B12:2.75µg
45.86%
Potassium:1073.34mg
30.67%
Iron:3.83mg
21.29%
Magnesium:70.33mg
17.58%
Copper:0.34mg
16.85%
Vitamin D:1.81µg
12.1%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.09%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.78%
Calcium:49.54mg
4.95%
Vitamin C:2.05mg
2.48%
Fiber:0.37g
1.48%