Gluten Free Chinese Pork (Slow Cooker Option)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup neutral-flavored cooking oil, for frying (optional)
• 2 pounds pork (pork chops, roast, etc.), cut into 3/4 to 1-inch cubes (or chicken)
• 1 large egg, at room temperature, beaten (optional)
• 1/2 cup cornstarch (or potato starch or rice flour) (optional)
• 15 ounces gluten free sweet red chili sauce (Thai Kitchen® or House of Tsang®) or sweet & sour sauce (La Choy®) (or Mild Sweet Red Chili Sauce Recipe)
• 15 ounces pineapple, cut into chunks
• 1 red bell peppers, cut into chunks
• 2 carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon gluten free tamari or soy sauce (San-J) (or coconut aminos)
• 1/2 teaspoon hot red chili oil, or to taste
• 4 - 6 cups cooked white rice (preferably jasmine)
• Cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

To Bread and Fry the Chicken or Pork (Optional):
1. If you choose to bread the pork, preheat the oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. If you prefer to have a thick crust on the pork/chicken, add the beaten egg to a bowl as well as the pork/chicken pieces. Coat pork/chicken thoroughly; remove using a slotted spoon.
3. Add the cornstarch and pork to a ziplock bag or paper bag and shake to coat. Remove the pork/chicken and shake off excess flour; transfer to a plate.
4. Working in batches, add the pork pieces and fry until they are golden brown.
5. Remove from the pork from the oil using a slotted spoon. Allow any excess oil to drip back into the pan. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
To Cook on Stovetop:
6. Add the remaining ingredients a medium saucepan. Add the pork/chicken and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes or until tender.
To Cook in Slow Cooker:
7. Add the remaining ingredients and pork/chicken to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 6-1/2 hours.
8. Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.

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