Delectable Slow-Cooked Pork with Pineapple Glaze

Ingredients:

• 2-3 lb pork loin roast
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tsp salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
• Optional: 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, brown the pork loin roast in olive oil until golden.
2. Transfer the browned roast to a slow cooker, surrounding it with the sliced onion.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, salt, and optional crushed red pepper flakes to create a flavorful marinade.
4. Pour the marinade over the pork and onions in the slow cooker.
5. Arrange pineapple chunks around the roast.
6. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is tender and succulent.
7. Optionally, thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry for a richer texture.

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this tantalizing dish, but be warned: its deliciousness may require assistance to resist!