Best 5 Crock Pot Cashew Pork Recipes

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**Savor the Sweet and Savory Symphony of Crock-Pot Cashew Pork: A Culinary Journey into Flavorful Delights**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with Crock-Pot Cashew Pork, a dish that harmonizes the sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in a symphony of taste. This delectable dish is a testament to the versatility of the slow cooker, transforming humble pork loin into a tender and juicy masterpiece. As the pork simmers in a luscious sauce of soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, it absorbs a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of crunchy cashews adds a delightful textural contrast, creating a dish that is both satisfying and addictive.

Unleash your inner chef with three irresistible variations of this classic recipe:

**Original Crock-Pot Cashew Pork:** Experience the timeless flavors of this traditional recipe, where the harmonious blend of sweet and savory elements takes center stage.

**Crock-Pot Cashew Pork with Pineapple:** Embark on a tropical adventure by adding juicy pineapple chunks to the mix. The pineapple's natural sweetness complements the savory pork, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

**Crock-Pot Cashew Pork with Vegetables:** Transform this dish into a wholesome and colorful feast by adding an array of vegetables. Crisp bell peppers, tender carrots, and succulent broccoli florets add a vibrant touch and extra nutritional value.

With its effortless preparation and customizable variations, Crock-Pot Cashew Pork is a culinary gem that promises to delight your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and prepare to indulge in a flavor-packed journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT THAI PORK WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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This Crock Pot Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce is a tried and true favorite of a reader!

Provided by Cris

Categories     Main

Time 8h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pound boneless pork loin (trimmed of fat and cut into 4 pieces)
2 large red bell peppers (cored, seeded, cut into strips)
1/3 cup prepared teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic (minced (we used freeze dried garlic))
¼ cup peanut butter (use chunky if you want extra peanut pieces)
For serving: Cooked rice (½ chopped green onions, ¼ cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts and 2 limes, cut into 8 to 12 wedges)

Steps:

  • Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Put your pork, bell peppers, teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar, red bell pepper flakes and garlic in crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low up to 8 hrs, until pork is fork tender.
  • Take your pork out of your crock pot and coarsely chop.
  • Add your peanut butter to liquid in your crock pot and stir well to dissolve your peanut butter to make the sauce.
  • Put your chopped pork back in your crock pot and toss until your meat is coated.
  • Serve in shallow bowls over hot rice.
  • Sprinkle with green onions and peanuts.
  • Pass lime wedges.

SWEET 'N' SOUR CASHEW PORK



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A simple homemade sauce blends the tangy flavors in this stir-fry. Ginger, garlic and pineapple give it a traditional taste, and snow peas, green onion and cashews add a little crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1 tablespoon sherry or chicken broth
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup unsalted cashews
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound fresh snow peas (3 cups)
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and sherry until smooth; add pork and toss to coat. In another bowl, combine sugar and remaining cornstarch. Stir in the water, vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in hot oil until no longer pink. Add the cashews, onions, ginger and garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add peas and pineapple; stir-fry 3 minutes longer or until peas are crisp-tender. , Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER TEXAS PULLED PORK



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Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family's favorite.

Provided by cmccreight

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
1 cup barbeque sauce
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 extra large onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
8 hamburger buns, split
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Pour the vegetable oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the pork roast into the slow cooker; pour in the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir in the brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cover and cook on High until the roast shreds easily with a fork, 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove the roast from the slow cooker, and shred the meat using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, and stir the meat into the juices.
  • Spread the inside of both halves of hamburger buns with butter. Toast the buns, butter side down, in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Spoon pork into the toasted buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 802.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

CROCK POT CASHEW PORK



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Make and share this Crock Pot Cashew Pork recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Pork

Time 7h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs lean pork, cut in strips
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil
5 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 lb roasted cashews

Steps:

  • Brush the pork with soy sauce. Let stand 10 minutes. Add oil, garlic, and pork to crock pot.
  • Top with brown sugar.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 to 7 hours, on high 2 to 3 hours.
  • Add cashews 30 minutes before serving.

CROCK POT CASHEW CHICKEN



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From DayZines.com presents Chet's Crock Healthy and Easy to Prepare Crock pot Recipes, Thursday, April 20 2006.

Provided by Shirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 green onions, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, grated
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained and sliced
1/2 cup cashews, toasted
1/2 cup Chinese pea pod
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken and mushrooms in a slow cooker.
  • Add green onions, soy sauce, ginger, broth, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low about 4 hours.
  • Add bamboo shoots, cashews and pea pods. Turn control to HIGH.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water.
  • Stir into chicken mixture in cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH 20-30 minutes or until thickened, stirring at least once.
  • Serve over cooked rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 988, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 34.4

Tips:

  • For a more intense flavor, marinate the pork in the sauce overnight before cooking.
  • If you don't have a crock pot, you can cook the pork in a Dutch oven or slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours.
  • You can also use chicken or beef in this recipe.
  • Serve over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Crock-Pot Cashew Pork is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and rich. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're a fan of Chinese food or not, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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