Crock Pot Sweet And Sour Pork

Name: Crock Pot Sweet And Sour Pork
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (can use 1/2 teaspoon white salt); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 lbs boneless pork roast (cut into 1-inch cubes); 4 -6 tablespoons vegetable oil (or as needed); 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks; 1 medium onion; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 large carrot (peeled and sliced); 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; cooked rice

17 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (can use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs boneless pork roast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
4 -6 tablespoons vegetable oil (or as needed)
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large carrot (peeled and sliced)
1/4 cup cider vinegar
4 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
cooked rice

Directions

1

In a large plastic resealable plastic bag place the paprika, black pepper and seasoned salt (or white salt) shake the bag to mix spices together.
2

Add in the pork cubes in 2 batches and shake the bag to coat with the spices.
3

Heat oil on a skillet over medium-high heat, add in the pork and brown in batches on all sides; transfer to a 3-4 quart crock pot.
4

To the same skillet add in onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes; add into the crock pot.
5

Drain the pineapple tidbits and reserve the juice (refrigerate the pineapple to add in at end of cooking).
6

To the crock pot add in the pineapple juice, green bell pepper, carrots, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce; mix with a wooden spoon.
7

Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender.
8

In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch with water until smooth then add into the crock pot along with the reserved pineapple tidbits, stir well with a wooden spoon until combined; cover and cook another 30-35 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
9

Serve over rice.