Hawaiian Pork Roast

By pamdabear3383

Ingredients

• 1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/3 cup cold water

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut pork roast in half. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown roast in oil on all sides; drain. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker.

2. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, pineapple, brown sugar, celery, vinegar and soy sauce. Pour over the roast. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160°.

3. Remove roast and keep warm. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, strain cooking juices; transfer to a large saucepan.

4. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork.