Slow-Cooker Pork and Pineapple on a Stick

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Slow-Cooker Pork and Pineapple on a Stick
355 min.
15
99kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game with a delightful twist? Introducing Slow-Cooker Pork and Pineapple on a Stick, a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also ideal for gatherings, making it a fantastic choice for antipasti, starters, or snacks.

Imagine tender, juicy pieces of boneless pork loin marinated in a rich blend of hoisin, barbecue, and Chinese plum sauces, all slow-cooked to perfection. The addition of succulent pineapple chunks and vibrant green bell peppers adds a refreshing burst of flavor and color, making each bite a delightful experience. Plus, serving them on skewers makes for a fun and interactive dining experience that your guests will love!

With a total cooking time of just under six hours, this dish allows you to set it and forget it, freeing you up to enjoy your time with friends and family. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a tasty snack, Slow-Cooker Pork and Pineapple on a Stick is sure to impress. Get ready to indulge in a dish that’s not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb pork loin boneless trimmed of fat cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 0.3 cup hoisin sauce 
  • clove garlic minced
  • oz pineapple chunks drained canned
  • 0.3 cup barbecue sauce 
  • 0.3 cup plum sauce chinese
  • large bell pepper green seeded cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • skewers
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 1 1/2- to 2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix pork, hoisin sauce, garlic and reserved 2 tablespoons pineapple juice to coat pork evenly. (Refrigerate remaining pineapple.)
  2. Cover; cook on Low setting 4 to 5 hours.
  3. About 40 minutes before serving, drain cooking juices in slow cooker. In small bowl, mix barbecue sauce and plum sauce. Spoon sauce over pork; stir gently to coat.
  4. Add pineapple chunks to pork mixture.
  5. Sprinkle with bell pepper.
  6. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 25 to 30 minutes longer or until pork is glazed.
  7. Gently stir pork mixture.
  8. Serve with long wooden picks or skewers for spearing pork, pineapple and bell pepper pieces. If necessary, cover and hold in slow cooker on Low setting up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories99kcal
Protein43.33%
Fat19.51%
Carbs37.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.67
Glycemic Load
0.05
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.0026086750238%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.51mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:99.07kcal
4.95%
Fat:2.12g
3.26%
Saturated Fat:0.61g
3.81%
Carbohydrates:9.07g
3.02%
Net Carbohydrates:8.47g
3.08%
Sugar:5.25g
5.84%
Cholesterol:28.71mg
9.57%
Sodium:173.43mg
7.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.58g
21.15%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.56%
Selenium:12.82µg
18.31%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.01%
Vitamin B3:2.84mg
14.18%
Vitamin C:10.35mg
12.54%
Phosphorus:109.42mg
10.94%
Potassium:238.01mg
6.8%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.36%
Zinc:0.88mg
5.87%
Magnesium:17.53mg
4.38%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.86%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.64%
Copper:0.06mg
3.18%
Iron:0.48mg
2.65%
Fiber:0.59g
2.37%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.17%
Vitamin A:61.17IU
1.22%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.21%
Vitamin E:0.15mg
1.02%