Description
Savor the perfect balance of sweet and tangy in this Delectable Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe. Succulent pork, vibrant bell peppers, and juicy pineapple simmer together in a rich sauce, creating an aromatic dish that’s ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a comforting meal that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Chop bell peppers and onion.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar to create the sauce.
- Layer pork at the bottom of the slow cooker; add onions and bell peppers on top.
- Pour the sauce over the layered ingredients.
- Gently add pineapple chunks on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until pork is tender.
- Serve warm with extra sauce drizzled over each serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg