Sweet and Sour Pork Steaks

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds pork loin or pork shoulder, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple in juice
• 1 small sweet green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
• 3 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Preparation:

1. In a skillet, brown pork cubes on both sides in hot oil. Drain off fat and transfer pork to a 3 1/2 to 5-quart crock pot.
2. In a bowl, combine pineapple, green pepper, water, brown sugar, ketchup, tapioca, soy sauce, and dry mustard. Pour over pork cubes.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours (or HIGH 4 to 5 hours).
4. Serve with hot cooked rice.
5. Serves 4-6.