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.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add the pineapple chunks, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow onion, and garlic to the slow cooker, spreading them evenly over the pork.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Once the sauce has thickened and the dish is fully cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Serve the sweet and sour pork over cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2560.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3642.2

Total Fat 140.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.6g
Cholesterol 800.5mg	0%
Sodium 7191.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 324.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 98.8g
Protein 244.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 456.6mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 4842.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.8%

Protein: 27.6%

Carbs: 36.7%