Description
A tender, tangy, and sweet pork dish slow-cooked to perfection. This easy crockpot version features a glossy glaze and colorful vegetables for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Sear the cubed pork in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, and ginger.
- Place the seared pork and half of the pineapple chunks into the slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the pork and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in bell peppers and remaining pineapple during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Mix cornstarch and water into a slurry and stir into the pot.
- Cook for another 15-20 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired