This is so delicious, it just melts in your mouth! I’m drooling just thinking about it!

 

Slow Cooker Hoisin Pork with Pineapple & Bell Peppers

A Flavorful East Asian-Inspired Dish

This aromatic and tender Slow Cooker Hoisin Pork with Pineapple & Bell Peppers is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. The rich hoisin glaze, juicy pineapple, and crisp bell peppers create a mouthwatering meal with minimal effort—ideal for busy weeknights. Serve it over steamed jasmine rice or soba noodles for a satisfying dinner that feels like a comforting embrace.

Why You’ll Love It:
 Effortless slow cooker prep
 Sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors
 Tender, fall-apart pork
 Pairs perfectly with rice or noodles

Slow Cooker Hoisin Pork with Pineapple & Bell Peppers

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks

• ½ cup hoisin sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)

• 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening, if needed)

For Garnish:

• Sliced scallions

• Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

 Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

 Layer Ingredients: Place pork chunks in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the pork, coating evenly. Add pineapple and bell peppers on top.

 Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours) until the pork is fork-tender.

 Thicken (Optional): If the sauce is too thin, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the slow cooker. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.

 Serve: Spoon the pork and sauce over jasmine rice or soba noodles. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Variations & Tips:

 Spicier Option? Add extra red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
 Leaner Cut? Swap pork shoulder for tenderloin (reduce cooking time slightly).
 More Veggies? Toss in snap peas, carrots, or mushrooms.
 Vegetarian? Use tofu or tempeh instead of pork (adjust cooking time).

Make It a Meal: Pair with a refreshing cucumber salad or steamed broccoli for a well-balanced dinner.

Enjoy this irresistible fusion of flavors with minimal effort—your slow cooker does all the work!