Description
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork is a family favorite that combines tender pork shoulder with a luscious, tangy-sweet sauce. This effortless dish is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, filling your home with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone eager to dig in. Serve it over a bed of fluffy rice or in warm tortillas for a versatile meal that promises smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker. Add the pork, bell peppers, pineapple chunks, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the pork is tender.
- Serve over rice or in tortillas, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 792mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 78mg