I kind of mentioned last week that I’m in the middle of a major power struggle with one of the kiddos over food.
I think part of it is normal and then I think part of it is just because he just really loves to aggravate me. He’ll say things like, “I don’t like chicken. Except McDonald’s chicken nuggets.”
Oh, well isn’t that convenient!
Or, like on the night I made these Slow Cooker Aloha Pork Chops, he informed me that he doesn’t like pork. And I told him that I guess he won’t be having bacon anymore and bacon is his FAVORITE.
It took him about an hour but he eventually said that maybe he does like pork after all and he agreed to give it a try. And he loved it! Because what’s not to love about pork chops cooked in pineapple juice?
These were a huge hit with all the kids and a bigger hit with me because I had to do basically zero work. They cooked all day and then I simmered the sauce for about 10 minutes just to get it thickened up a little bit. I served it with mashed cauliflower in an effort to be healthy but the kids were not a fan and next time I’ll definitely serve it with rice. The extra sauce would be delicious on rice!
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- 1 20 ounce can pineapple chunks in juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 bone-in pork chops
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- green onions
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Stir pineapple with juice, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, curry powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes into slow cooker. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker. Cover and cook until pork is tender, 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 5 hours on high.
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Transfer chops to serving platter, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Let liquid settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using a large spoon.
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Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Transfer liquid to saucepan, add cornstarch mixture, and simmer until reduced to 2 cups, about 12 minutes. Stir in green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon 1 cup sauce over chops and serve with remaining sauce.
Haha, that’s so awesome you called his bluff on that one!! I love all the flavors you got going on in this and this sounds like it’d brighten up any dinner with the “aloha” in the title!
I love the sweetness of pineapple in main dishes. Looks scrumptious!
Thank you for your candid blogging. Can’t wait to read more of your posts. Oh and as a Mad Ha-Y-N – I love pineapple and can’t wait to try your recipe.
It doesn’t get better, I still struggle w/ food issues with my 9 and 12 year old. Then they go to their friends and eat everything that’s put in front on them. ugh.
But, you’re right, anything cooked in pineapple juice is awwww-some! This sounds like the perfect combo of sweet and heat!
Oh man! Kids and their “changing tastebuds!” My nephew just informed us all that every seven years (he just turned 7) all of his tastebuds change which is why he doesn’t like anything his mom has been making! Haha! Glad to hear these were a hit though – they sure look awesome and I’m in love with slow cooker meals!!
Hi Amanda- I Love your blog posts. I love cooking Pork Chops with Pineapple and was looking for a great Slow Cooker Recipe- I will serve these with Brown Rice..and when my son was 5- all he wanted to eat was Cereal- breakfast- lunch – dinner..His doctor said he was fine- and as long as he was eating- it was OK.. zoom forward 22 yrs :)..and he still loves his kids Cereal..He is a healthy Irish- Italian Buck :) ..hang in there with 3 boys..xoxo