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Sweet and Sour Pork Slow Cooker Recipe! (4 Ingredients)

June 7, 2020 By Heidi 28 Comments

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Skip the takeout tonight, and make this crave-worthy Sweet and Sour Pork Slow Cooker Recipe at home tonight instead!

Then… enjoy even more sweet and sour goodness when you also try these tasty Sweet and Sour Meatballs!

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Sweet and Sour Pork Slow Cooker Recipe

Simplicity is the secret to this Sweet and Sour Pork Slow Cooker Recipe.  It takes hardly any effort to make, and you only need 4 ingredients to get started!

Trust me… this Sweet n Sour Pork Crockpot Recipe is one of the EASIEST dinners you’ll make all week!

You can never have enough Easy Crock Pot Recipes, and now you can make your all-time favorite Chinese dish at home!

The sweet pineapples, tangy sauce, and savory pork pieces in this dish mix together to make one delicious drool-worthy dinner.

So go ahead and treat yourself tonight!

Just make up a side of rice, and dinner will be done!

So are you ready to make some better-than-takeout Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork?

Here’s what you’ll need…

Related: Easy Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Crockpot Sweet and Sour Pork Ingredients

It takes just 4 simple ingredients to make the BEST Sweet and Sour Pork in your Slow Cooker!

Here’s what you’ll need to pick up on your next grocery store run…

  • Pork Loin
  • Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • Pineapple Chunks
  • Pineapple Juice
  • Optional: Green Onions for garnish
  • Optional: Sesame Seeds for garnish

You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get this slow cooker masterpiece done.

That’s it.  So easy!!

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How To Make Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork

You’re about to make a tasty pork dinner in just a few easy steps…

1. First you’ll place your cubed pork and pineapple juice in a gallon freezer bag to marinate.

2. Then you’ll cook your pork in the crockpot as specified.

3. When done, you’ll need to drain and discard the juices from the crockpot. This will ensure a thicker more flavorful sauce.

4. Add your pineapple pieces to the slow cooker.

5. Then pour the sauce over your pork and pineapple, before placing the lid back on the crockpot.

6. Complete cooking as directed.

Then… serve and enjoy!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

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What to Serve with Sweet and Sour Pork

Wondering what sides to serve with your sweet and sour pork this week?

This Crockpot Sweet and Sour Pork pairs perfectly with these delicious dinner sides:

  • Brown Rice
  • White Sticky Rice
  • Chow Mein
  • Cream Cheese Wontons
  • Edamame
  • Egg Rolls with Dipping Sauce
  • Pot Stickers
  • Sweet and Sour Coleslaw

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Want even more tasty sweet and sour options?  Go for it!

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Sweet and Sour Pork Slow Cooker Recipe

This better than take out Sweet and Sour Pork Slow Cooker Recipe will add some glorious flavor to your week!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time3 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Pork Loin fresh or thawed
  • 2 bottles Kikkoman Sweet & Sour Sauce (12 ounces each)
  • 20 ounce can Dole Pineapple Chunks
  • 3 cups Dole Pineapple Juice
  • Optional: chopped Green Onions and Sesame Seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Trim off any excess fat from Pork Loin, then cube into 1" pieces.
  • Place cubed pork into Gallon sized Ziploc Bag, then pour Pineapple Juice into the bag as well.
  • Let pork marinade in pineapple juice in the refrigerator for 2+ hours, or overnight.
  • When ready to cook, place both Pork and Marinade in a 5 – 6 quart Crockpot and cook on LOW for 3 hours
  • After 3 hours, discard juices from crockpot, and add Sweet & Sour Sauce and drained Pineapple Chunks to crockpot, and stir well to combine with pork pieces.
  • Cover Crockpot and cook on High for 30 more minutes, or until done.
  • Serve over cooked White Rice, and top with optional Green Onions and Sesame Seeds.  ENJOY!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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    • Rosemary says

      June 18, 2020 at 6:29 am

      Anything with only 4 ingredients is my kind of recipe! Also– I just got my slow cooker out for the first time in ages and LOVED the way it made my chicken !

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 18, 2020 at 5:15 pm

        That’s so exciting, Rosemary… I love using my slow cooker all year long. And you’re right… it cooks chicken so well – nice and tender. 🙂

        Reply
    • Christie says

      June 14, 2020 at 10:27 am

      One of my all time favourite dishes in the Asian cuisine! It’s soooo good and I love that your version is made in the crockpot. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 14, 2020 at 11:25 am

        You’re very welcome, Christie! It really is such an EASY weeknight dinner! 🙂

        Reply
    • Lauren says

      June 9, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      This looks delicious! And so easy! Cannot wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 12, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        Aww… thanks so much, Lauren! 🙂

        Reply
    • CoCo says

      June 9, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      You always know just the kind of quick, easy, and yummy recipes we need. I can’t wait to try this! Thanks so much for sharing, CoCo

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 9, 2020 at 1:52 pm

        Aww… thanks, CoCo… I’m so glad you’re enjoying the easy recipes! 🙂

        Reply
    • Aimsy says

      June 9, 2020 at 9:58 am

      Wow, that is so easy to do in a slow cooker, isn’t it? I will have to give this a try, although I can find sweet and sour a bit too sweet sometimes.

      Thanks for sharing!

      Aimsy xoxo
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      • Heidi says

        June 9, 2020 at 12:17 pm

        Hi Aimsy… yes, it really is SO easy to make in a slow cooker! 🙂 If you find the sauce too sweet, you can always try increasing the ‘sour’ level by adding a little vinegar or lemon juice. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    • Balvinder says

      June 9, 2020 at 8:55 am

      Looks like an easy tasty recipe. Can pork be substituted with chicken?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 9, 2020 at 12:19 pm

        Hi Balvinder… absolutely! Here are 2 easy Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipes for you… ENJOY! 🙂

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2015/06/easy-slow-cooker-sweet-and-sour-chicken-recipe.html

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2012/04/slow-cooker-sweet-and-sour-chicken.html

        Reply
    • Judee says

      June 9, 2020 at 4:40 am

      I love using my slow cooker. In fact, I’m about to throw something in it right now. It really does make cooking so much easier.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 9, 2020 at 12:20 pm

        That’s great, Judee! I agree… it’s such a lifesaver when it comes to making dinner!

        Reply
    • Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      June 8, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      So simple and easy! We make sweet and sour meatballs that remind me of this, and everyone in the house loves them. You can’t go wrong with 4 ingredients!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 9, 2020 at 12:20 pm

        Oh I LOVE sweet and sour meatballs too, Katherine… SO yummy! 🙂

        Reply
    • Denise Browning says

      June 8, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      It makes the perfect dinner specially made with minimum ingredients. I have to say I love this type of recipe.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 9, 2020 at 12:21 pm

        Aww… thanks, Denise! Some nights just call for easy! 🙂

        Reply
    • John / Kitchen Riffs says

      June 8, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      Wow, sweet and sour pork in a slow cooker? Winner of an idea! Very creative — thanks.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 8, 2020 at 4:20 pm

        Thanks, John! It really is delicious cooked low and slow in the crockpot. 🙂

        Reply
    • Anna says

      June 8, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      I can’t believe how easy this is! Sweet and sour pork is the BEST!
      Thank you for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 8, 2020 at 4:20 pm

        You’re very welcome, Anna… so glad you liked the easy recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    • Juliana says

      June 8, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Wow Heidi, this sweet and sour pork looks delicious, and so easy to put together…thanks for the recipe!
      Have a wonderful week!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 8, 2020 at 4:20 pm

        You’re very welcome, Juliana! I hope you have a lovely week, too! 🙂

        Reply
    • Christie says

      June 8, 2020 at 10:39 am

      Wow only 4 ingredients?! How amazing. I love sweet and sour pork. It’s one of my all time favourite asian recipes to have with some steamed rice and veg.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 8, 2020 at 4:21 pm

        Thanks, Christie… and I agree ~ rice and veggies on the side are a must-have! 🙂

        Reply
    • Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

      June 7, 2020 at 4:43 pm

      Sweet and Sour Pork is one of my absolute favourites – and I love how it is prepared in the slow cooker here. What a delicious meal this makes!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        June 7, 2020 at 8:09 pm

        Thanks so much, Alexandra! It really is so delicious when cooked slow in the crockpot. 🙂

        Reply

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