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Savory Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork with Pineapple

Richly flavored Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork with Pineapple offers a tantalizing combination of savory and sweet, ideal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 can 15 oz pineapple chunks
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the pork shoulder by trimming excess fat and cutting it into large chunks.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Add the pork chunks to the bowl, coating them thoroughly with the sauce mixture.
  4. Place the sliced onion and pineapple chunks in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Place the coated pork on top of the onion and pineapple layers.
  6. Pour any remaining teriyaki sauce mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours, until the pork is tender.
  8. Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks and mix it with the sauce.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.