Flavorful Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Loin (Sweet and Savory Dinner) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 lb (1.4 kg) boneless pork loin, trimmed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 can (20 oz or 565 g) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup (70 g) packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
• Cooked rice, for serving, optional