Spicy Chinese Pork for the Crock Pot

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 1
Spicy Chinese Pork for the Crock Pot
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

6-8 hours

Ready In

6-8 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork tenderloin , cut in bite sized chunks
12 ounces fresh button mushrooms , quartered
1 cup leek , thinly sliced ( washed well first , as they can be sandy )
2 cups carrots , cut into rounds ( I like to cut them on the bias to look pretty & you do n't need to peel them )
2 cans water chestnuts , sliced
1 tablespoon garlic , minced
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/8 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
366
Sugar
28g
Fat
10g
If you're craving bold and spicy flavors, this Spicy Chinese Pork for the Crock Pot is the perfect dish for you. This dish is inspired by traditional Chinese cuisine, but it's easy to make in your own home. The combination of pork, mushrooms, vegetables, and spicy sauce makes this dish a hearty and satisfying meal that can be served any time of year. The best part is that you can set it and forget it in the crock pot, leaving you with minimal prep and clean up. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal the whole family can enjoy.

Instructions

1.In a crock pot combine the pork, mushrooms, leeks, carrots, water chestnuts and garlic.
2.In a separate bowl mix together the orange marmalade, chili sauce, hoisin sauce, dry sherry, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes.
3.Pour the sauce over the pork mixture, stir to coat, and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender.
4.In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pork mixture.
5.Cook, covered, on high until sauce is thickened, 15-30 minutes longer.
6.Serve with steamed rice or noodles.

PROS

This dish has a bold, spicy flavor with a hint of sweetness from the marmalade, and the pork becomes tender and succulent after slow cooking in the crock pot.

It’s also easy to prepare and can serve a large group of people.

CONS

This dish contains a significant amount of sugar and sodium from the marmalade, chili sauce, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce, so it’s best to consume in moderation.

In addition, the cooking time is quite long, so it’s best to plan ahead before making this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The pork provides a good source of protein, iron, and zinc.
The vegetables in this dish add fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The garlic and red pepper flakes in this dish may offer immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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