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Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Pork

Name: Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h 15 min
Total time: 6 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Asia, Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin chops, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/3 cup chicken broth; Hot cooked rice

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6-1/4 hours

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Apr. 09, 2022

Chinese food is a big temptation for us, so I lightened up a favorite takeout dish. As the pork cooks, the aroma is beyond mouthwatering. —Elyse Ellis, Layton, Utah

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin chops, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup chicken broth
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 10 ingredients. Stir in pork, onion, green pepper and pineapple. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until pork is tender.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on low 15-20 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice.
To make ahead: In a large resealable plastic freezer bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add pork, onion, green pepper and pineapple; seal bag, turn to coat, then freeze. To use, place filled freezer bag in refrigerator 48 hours or until contents are completely thawed. Cook as directed.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups (calculated without rice): 531 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (63g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein.

Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Pork

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