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Polynesian Barbecued Pork Crock Pot Recipe

Tender, juicy Polynesian barbecued pork, slow-cooked to perfection in your crock pot! This family-favorite recipe boasts a vibrant, sweet and savory sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Inspired by an old rival cookbook (don't tell them!), this recipe is sure to become a new classic.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 490 mins
Calories 241.3 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Polynesian Barbecued Pork Crock Pot

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • Dry Sherry (not found in recipe)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • Garlic Cloves (not found in recipe, 1 teaspoon garlic powder used)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Barbecue Sauce (not found in recipe)
  • Pineapple Chunks (not found in recipe, 1/4 cup pineapple juice used)
  • 3-4 pound pork shoulder
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

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How to Make Polynesian Barbecued Pork Crock Pot

  1. In your crock pot, combine the following: 1 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Whisk the sauce ingredients thoroughly until the brown sugar and cornstarch are fully dissolved.
  3. Add the 3-4 pound pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless) to the crock pot.
  4. Stir gently to coat the pork completely with the sauce.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is easily shredded.
  6. Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks.
  7. Serve the shredded pork over rice, in buns as sliders, or with your favorite sides. The remaining sauce can be served on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

14g

Carbs

4g

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Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation South West Pacific For Large Groups Main Dish Pork Easy Crock Pot Slow Cooker Dietary High Protein Low Carb Polynesian High In Something Low In Something Meat Pork Loins Equipment Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less