I love sweet and sour anything, and when you can get this fabulous flavor in a crockpot meal and it's good for you too - well, make this recipe soon.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 9 hours
Total Time: 9 hours, 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1" chunks
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, sliced
- 2 green bell peppers, cut into chunks
- 16 ounce bag baby carrots
- 2 (13 ounce) cans pineapple chunks
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice
Preparation:
Sprinkle pork with paprika, salt, and pepper. In heavy skillet heat olive oil and brown pork, stirring frequently, for about 4-5 minutes.
Place onions, peppers, and carrots in 4-5 quart slow cooker and top with pork. Drain pineapple and reserve 1-1/2 cups juice. Pour 1 cup juice into crockpot and reserve 1/2 cup juice and the pineapple chunks. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours until vegetables and pork are cooked.
In small bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and 1/2 cup pineapple juice; mix well. Stir into crockpot along with pineapple chunks. Cook on high for 10-15 minutes until sauce is thickened. Serve over rice or couscous.
Calories: 350
Fat: 15 grams
Sodium: 400 mg
Vitamin A: 55% DV
Vitamin C: 80% DV
Thiamin: 120% DV
