Description

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork is a comforting dish that combines tender pork with vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a tangy-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let them blend together into a delightful meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

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2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Begin by browning the pork in a skillet over medium heat for enhanced flavor; then transfer to the slow cooker.
Sauté the chopped onions in the same skillet until translucent (about 5 minutes) and add to the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, rice vinegar, and a splash of pineapple juice; pour over the pork and vegetables.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 352
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 482mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 80mg