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SWEET & SOUR PORK – 6 servings
2 tablespoons paprika
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 2-3 inch chunks
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple
1 LARGE shallot, sliced
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup homemade chicken broth
1/4 packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Bragg’s liquid aminos
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Sliced green onions, optional
Hot cooked rice, optional

• Generously season pork pieces with the paprika, FRESH ground salt and pepper.
• Heat avocado oil in cast iron skillet.
• Brown pork on all sides.
• Remove pork to crock pot.
• Add shallot and red pepper and saute 1-2 minutes.
• Add shallots and red pepper to crock pot.
• Whisk together the pineapple, chicken broth, vinegar, brown sugar and liquid aminos.
• Pour over pork mixture, stirring to combine.
• Cook on low 6-8 hours or until pork pieces are tender and shreds easily.
• In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pork mixture. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes.
• If desired, sprinkle with green onions and serve over rice.