Slow Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Pork
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Taste of Home magazine
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Pork- main dish
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless pork loin chops, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- Hot cooked rice
Directions
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In a large resealable plastic freezer bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add pork loin chops, onion, green pepper and pineapple; seal bag and freeze.
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To use, place filled freezer bag in refrigerator 48 ours or until completely thawed. Transfer content to a 3-or4-quart slow cooker. Cook, covered, om low 6-8 hours or until pork and vegetables are tender.
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In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and chicken broth until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on low 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice.