Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork
Make incredibly easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork! This simple dump-and-go recipe delivers tender pork, pineapple, and veggies in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
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Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:
- 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, include some juice if canned)
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (Recipe lists 2 in header, 3 in insights – using 3)
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- (Implied: Salt and pepper to taste – optional, soy/ketchup add salt)
- Cooked rice, for serving
- (Optional Garnish: Green onions or cilantro)
These quantities create a flavorful sauce for the pork and vegetables.
Prep veggies, garlic, ginger, and cube pork before starting.
Instructions
Let’s walk through this incredibly simple slow cooker method:
1. Combine Ingredients:
- Place the bite-sized pieces of pork tenderloin into the slow cooker insert.
- Add the pineapple chunks (with a bit of juice if using canned), chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and grated ginger.
- Stir everything together well to ensure the pork and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce ingredients. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired (remember soy sauce and ketchup are salty).
2. Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker securely with the lid.
- Cook on the LOW heat setting for 6-7 hours OR on the HIGH heat setting for 3-4 hours. The pork should be cooked through and very tender.
3. Serve:
- Once cooking is complete, give the mixture a good stir.
- Serve the hot Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork and its sauce generously over cooked rice.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or fresh cilantro if desired.
A delicious, flavorful meal achieved with almost zero effort!
Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/slow-cooker-sweet-and-sour-pork/