Crock Pot Sweet 'n' Sour Pork Recipe

ingredients

2 tablespoons paprika, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (20 ounce size) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
hot cooked rice, optional

directions

Place paprika in a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a nonstick skillet, brown pork in oil in batches over medium-high heat. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker.

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; refrigerate the pineapple. Add the pineapple juice, onion, green pepper, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and salt to slow cooker; mix well. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pork mixture.

Add pineapple. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. Serve over rice if desired.

nutrition data

Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.

reviews & comments

Guest Foodie REVIEW:
January 20, 2009

My family really liked this. I will be making it again!
DianeFerris REVIEW:
November 12, 2005

I used serloin tips for this recipe. It was fantastic! Easy, and ready i n about 4 hours. YUMMY!