Hawaiian Pork Roast

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Family favorite slow cooker recipe taken from taste of home simple & delicious magazine

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Steps

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Cut pork roast in half.

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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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In large skillet , brown roast in oil on all sides.

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Drain.

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Place in 5 quart slow cooker.

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In large bowl , combine pineapple juice , pineapple , brown sugar , celery , vinegar , and soy sauce.

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Pour over the roast.

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Cover and cook on low for 3 to 3 1 / 2 hours or until meat thermometer reads 160.

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Remove roast and keep warm.

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Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

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Meanwhile , strain cooking juices.

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Transfer to large saucepan.

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Combine cornstarch and water until smooth.

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Stir into cooking juices.

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Bring to a boil , cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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Serve over pork.

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I then serve it over rice.

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I also usually add the cornstarch & water mixture to the cooking juices in the crockpot instead of using a separate pan.

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I also sometimes add some extra pineapple chunks towards the end because my family really loves pineapple.

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Ingredients

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pork loin roast, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, unsweetened pineapple juice, unsweetened crushed canned pineapple, brown sugar, celery, cider vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, cold water