Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork is a vibrant dish that beautifully marries tender pork with a sweet and tangy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe features colorful bell peppers and juicy pineapple, creating a comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop Your Veggies: Slice the bell peppers and onion; add pineapple chunks.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
- Combine Everything in the Slow Cooker: Layer pork at the bottom, add veggies, then pour the sauce evenly over everything.
- Set It & Forget It: Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Serve It Up: Shred any large pork pieces if desired. Serve over rice or noodles with extra sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider searing the pork before adding it to the slow cooker. Swap out pork for chicken or tofu for variations. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.