Name: Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: hawaiian
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups crushed pineapple, drained; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ½ small sweet onion, diced; ¾ cup BBQ sauce; ½ red bell pepper, diced; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 mango, diced (divided); ½ cup chunky salsa; 2-3 pounds thick-cut boneless pork chops; 5-8 pineapple slices; 2 tablespoons chopped green onion to garnish

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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops are incredibly tender boneless pork chops in a thick sweet & sour sauce with juicy chunks of pineapple and mango. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, these are sure to become a family favorite.

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I feel like I don’t give enough props to the slow cooker these days. Busy weeknights would be lost without this handy small appliance, I’m sure of that.

Even when there’s time to stand in the kitchen for hours, I think most of us really don’t want to. Am I right? Then there’s the whole grocery prices these days. Oof.

This crockpot pork chops recipe comes at the perfect time. Not only as a budget friendly option, but also just an easy recipe to make with just 10 minutes of prep time.

This delicious slow cooker recipe results in the most tender pork chops ever. They are so juicy with a fall-apart texture.

The chops slow cook in a tasty sweet and sour sauce with chucks of pineapple and mango.

Crockpot Hawaiian Pork Chops is a little asian-inspired with a tropical twist. Both the texture and flavour will have you reaching for seconds.

Overall, Hawaiian Pork Chops is just simply a great recipe that I know many of you will fall in love with.

It’ll join the monthly dinner menu for sure, and will inspire you to make more of those great slow cooker recipes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

From the addicting sweet and sour sauce to the tender fall-apart pork chops, you’ll love every aspect of this recipe.
These days, pork chops are a budget friendly choice of meat. Combine that with pantry staples and fresh fruit, and you have a winner.
Easy and convenient to make, the slow cooker does all the work after an easy 10 minutes of prep time.
A great slow cooker meal that the whole family will enjoy, especially great for those busy weeknights.

Total Time: 4 hours

Serves: 6

Ingredients and Substitutions

As always, the full recipe is on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

Pineapple – This recipe uses both pineapple slices and crushed pineapple. You can use pineapple chucks instead of slices if you want.
Brown Sugar – Adds some sweetness and counters the tang.
Garlic – I like to use fresh or jarred, yet you can also use 2 tsp of garlic powder if needed.
Onion – Both a white onion and green onion. The green onions are optional but they add a nice pop of color.
BBQ Sauce – Use a standard barbecue sauce or even a Hawaiian BBQ sauce for a little extra tropical pizzaz. I also have a Keto BBQ Sauce recipe that you can use.
Red Bell Pepper – A green, orange, or yellow bell pepper will work just as well.
Red Pepper Flakes – This is an optional ingredient. Omit them if you’re not a spice person.
Mango – God, I love mangos. I’m sure some of you won’t be surprised to see this ingredient appearance. You can omit if you want, but this mango lovers heart would break I’m sure.
Chunky Salsa – if you enjoy spicy, feel free to use hot salsa!
Thick-cut Boneless Pork Chops – You can use bone-in pork chops but you’ll want to add an hour to the cook time on high and 2 hours to the cook time on low. You can also slice a pork tenderloin into chops too. When in doubt, always check doneness with a meat thermometer.

How to Make Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops

A great tasting easy dinner is made in 4 simple steps. Really, it’s one of those recipe where it cannot get easier.

Load the crock pot. Mix the crushed pineapple, brown sugar, onion, bbq sauce, bell pepper, red pepper flakes, ½ of the mango, and salsa in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add the pork to the marinade mixture and give it a little stir to coat the pork chops well. Place the pineapple slices on top of the pork chops.
Cook. Cook covered on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours
Serve. Serve this slow cooker hawaiian pork chops recipe warm garnished with green onion and the remaining mango.

Oven Instructions

You can make Hawaiian pork chops in the oven if needed. To do so, load a 9X13-inch baking dish just as you would the slow cooker and bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the largest pork chop reaches 145°F.

What to Serve with Hawaiian Pork Chops

I like to serve these over white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice. You’ll appreciate that there’s extra sauce, because you’ll be looking for that side that will use up more of that tangy hawaiian sauce.

You can serve this slow cooker pork chops dish with many sides such as a simple side salad, Hawaiian rolls, or vegetables such as Air Fryer Asparagus, or Roasted Parmesan Green Beans.

Storage and Reheating

To store. Once the pork and sauce have cooled to room temperature, seal the leftovers in an airtight container. Pineapple pork chops will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To reheat. Allow the Hawaiian pork chops to thaw in the fridge before reheating (if applicable). Transfer the pork and sauce to a baking dish and cover it with aluminum foil. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Make Ahead Instructions

You can make this ahead of time and freeze it! Simply combine the sauce, pork chops, and pineapple slices in a large freezer bag. You can freeze it for up to 3 months.

When you are ready to enjoy, transfer the contents of the bag to the crockpot and cook just as you normally would. Just tack on an extra hour to the cook time.

Your Questions, Answered.

What size crockpot did you use?

I suggest sticking with a crockpot that holds 6-8 quarts. If you want to use a smaller crockpot, scale the recipe down.

Can I use a crockpot liner?

You can and you should if you want the easiest cleanup possible. They are the best!

Should I marinate the meat?

While marinating the pork in the sauce for an hour or less can impart extra flavor to the meat, I don’t recommend doing it for any longer than that. The acid in pineapple tends to break down protein which can leave you with mushy meat.

More Recipes to Try

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Savor the sweet and tangy notes of Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops - a tropical twist on a classic dish. Tender pork in a sweet and sour sauce, easily made in the crockpot, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ small sweet onion, diced
¾ cup BBQ sauce
½ red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 mango, diced (divided)
½ cup chunky salsa
2-3 pounds thick-cut boneless pork chops
5-8 pineapple slices
2 tablespoons chopped green onion to garnish

Instructions

Load the crock pot. Mix the crushed pineapple, brown sugar, onion, bbq sauce, bell pepper, red pepper flakes, ½ of the mango, and salsa in the basin of the slow cooker.
Add the pork to the marinade mixture and give it a stir to coat the pork chops well. Place the pineapple slices over the covered pork chops.
Cook. Cook covered on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours
Serve. Serve warm garnished with green onion and the remaining mango.

Notes

To store. Once the pork and sauce have cooled to room temperature, seal the leftovers in an airtight container. They will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To reheat. Allow the Hawaiian pork chops to thaw in the fridge before reheating (if applicable). Transfer the pork and sauce to a baking dish and cover it with aluminum foil. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 797Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 721mgCarbohydrates: 70gFiber: 5gSugar: 59gProtein: 63g

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