Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Pork - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin roast, cut into 1 in strips
1 tablespoon oil
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
6 cups hot cooked rice (to serve pork on top of) (optional)

Preparation

Place paprika in a large resealable plastic bag.
Add pork, a few pieces at a time, shake to coat.
In a nonstick skillet, brown pork in oil in batches over medium high heat.
Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker.
Drain pineapple, reserving juices; refrigerate pineapple.
Add pineapple juice, onion, green pepper, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and salt to slow cooker; mix well.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hrs or until meat is tender.
Combine cornstarch and water til smooth; stir into pork mixture.
Add pineapple.
Cover and cook 30 minute longer til sauce is thickened.
Serve over rice if desired.