Family Dinner - Crock Pot Polynesian Pork

I adore crock pot cooking. My weekly meal plans usually include at least one crock pot meal, I try and plan them for days when I know I will be busy or won't feel like being in the kitchen.

This is based on a recipe from my awesome sister-in-law, Melanie. She made it for our baby shower and it was love at first bite. It took me this long to get the flavor ratios just right, but I finally figured it out, yay!

Crock Pot Polynesian Pork
Makes 8 servings
215 cals / 14g fat / 20g carbs / 20g protein

1 2-lb pork tenderloin, trimmed of all visible fat
1/4 cup water
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup light coconut milk
1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tsp crushed red pepper (or to taste)
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Place pork and water in slow cooker, sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook on low ~6 hours. Using two forks, shred the pork. Stir in coconut milk, pineapple, sweet chili sauce, and red pepper. Cook an additional 1-2 hours. Stir in cilantro and green onion, cook another 10-15 minutes, and serve.

I served this with brown rice and snow peas sautéed with sesame oil, ginger, and soy sauce. I think this would make really good sandwiches too, especially on top of those miniature Hawaiian rolls.