Recipe: Slow Cooked Sweet and Sour Pork (crock pot)

SLOW COOKED SWEET AND SOUR PORK

1 1/2 pounds pork loins, lean, boneless, cut into cubes
8 ounces canned pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into squares
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
TO THICKEN THE SAUCE:
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups cooked rice or prepared cellophane rice noodles (to serve)

In 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker, combine pork, pineapple, bell pepper, brown sugar, ginger, vinegar and soy sauce. Mix well.

Cover; cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours.

About 5 minutes before serving, in small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons water and cornstarch; blend well. Stir into pork mixture in slow cooker. Cover; cook on high setting for an additional 5 minutes or until thickened.

Prepare rice 25 minutes before serving.

Serve pork mixture over rice or noodles.

Servings: 4
Source: Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks - Casseroles & Slow Cooker Meals; January 2001