Slow Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Pork

By Susan52

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 1-inch boneless pork loin chops, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1-inch onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1-inch 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

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.