2-3 lb pork loin roast

1 onion, sliced

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

½ cup dark brown sugar

¾ cup apple cider vinegar

½ cup honey

¼ cup soy sauce

2 tsp salt

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups fresh pineapple, diced

Optional: 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick

Instructions:

 

Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the pork loin on all sides until golden brown to lock in the flavors.

Transfer the browned pork loin to your slow cooker, nestling the sliced onion around it. (Tip: For added flavor, consider searing the onion as well).

In a bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) to create a flavorful marinade.

Pour this marinade over the pork loin and onions in the slow cooker, ensuring the meat is thoroughly coated.

Scatter the diced pineapple around the pork, immersing it in the marinade.

Cover and set your slow cooker to low, cooking for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is wonderfully tender.

For a thicker gravy, consider whisking in a cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking.

Serve this exquisite dish as is, basking in its thickened gravy, or shred the pork for sensational sandwiches.

 

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