Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork
Transform your dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork, a hassle-free recipe that delivers takeout-quality results right from your kitchen! Tender cubes of seared pork shoulder are slow-cooked to perfection alongside juicy pineapple chunks, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic onions, all enveloped in a tangy-sweet sauce made from apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar. The slow cooker does all the work, thickening the sauce into a glossy, irresistible glaze with the help of a simple cornstarch slurry. Serve this savory-sweet delight over fluffy white rice, and top it off with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a stunning presentation. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this comforting dish is a must-try for fans of Asian-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork shoulder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
- 1 medium, diced Green bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced Red bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1/3 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Water
- 4 cups Cooked white rice
- 2 stalks, sliced (for garnish) Green onions
- 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish) Sesame seeds
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Season the pork pieces evenly with salt and black pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork pieces in batches until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the seared pork to the slow cooker.
Add the pineapple chunks, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow onion, and garlic to the slow cooker, spreading them evenly over the pork.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar until smooth. Pour this sauce mixture over the pork and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and the flavors are well combined.
In the final 30 minutes of cooking, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
Once the sauce has thickened and the dish is fully cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the sweet and sour pork over cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.9 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.6 g | 213% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 800 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 7191 mg | 313% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 324.9 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.8 g | ||
| Protein | 244.1 g | 488% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 4843 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
