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Crispy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork

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  • Author: julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

Crispy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork is a delightful dish that marries tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork with a tangy sauce and colorful vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe fills your home with an inviting aroma, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The balance of sweet pineapple and savory soy sauce creates a flavor experience that will leave everyone craving more. With simple preparation steps, this dish is sure to impress even the busiest cooks.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients by cutting pork, dicing onion, slicing bell peppers, and preparing pineapple chunks.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
  3. Place cubed pork in slow cooker; pour sauce over it. Add onion, bell peppers, and pineapple on top. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until pork is tender. For crispy edges, broil in the oven for 5 minutes after cooking.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg