Best 5 Tangy Slow Cooker Pickled Pepper Pork Melts Recipes

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**Tangy Slow Cooker Pickled Pepper Pork Melts: A Flavorful Symphony for Your Taste Buds**

Elevate your taste buds to a new level of culinary delight with the Tangy Slow Cooker Pickled Pepper Pork Melts, a dish that masterfully blends tangy pickled peppers, tender pork, and a symphony of spices into a mouthwatering masterpiece. This recipe is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. The slow-cooking process infuses the pork with the vibrant flavors of the pickled peppers, creating a tender and flavorful filling that will tantalize your senses. Served on toasted bread or slider buns, these melts are perfect for a casual gathering, a game day feast, or a simple weeknight dinner. With minimal preparation and the convenience of a slow cooker, this recipe promises a delectable meal that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND TANGY PULLED PORK IN THE SLOW COOKER



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Tangy with a hint of sweet. The longer you cook it, the better it gets. I like to make this the day before. Serve on warm buns.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ¼ cups steak sauce (such as Heinz 57®)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ¼ teaspoons liquid smoke
1 (3 pound) lean boneless pork tenderloin, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, and pepper until blended; cook until garlic has softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add steak sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir and bring to a light boil.
  • Put pork tenderloin into a slow cooker and pour the sauce on top. Cook until the pork falls apart when touched with a fork, 5 to 6 hours on High or 10 to 12 hours on Low.
  • Place pork on a plate and shred it using 2 forks. Put the pork back in the sauce until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 879.4 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

PICKLED PEPPERS



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There's no lengthy canning process required to pickle these peppers...just the microwave and refrigerator. A jar of this tangy condiment would make a great gift from the kitchen.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
1 red bell pepper, cut into 6 pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 6 pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 6 pieces
1 small onion, sliced, separated into rings
2 cloves garlic, halved
1 sprig fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves

Steps:

  • In 2-quart microwavable bowl, mix sugar, salt, water and vinegar. Microwave uncovered on High 8 to 14 minutes or until mixture boils. Stir to dissolve sugar.
  • In clean, hot 1-quart jar, pack all remaining ingredients. Pour hot vinegar mixture over vegetables; cover with tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate at least 1 week before serving to blend flavors. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1/4 Cup), Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

TANGY SLOW COOKER PORK ROAST



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This recipe is a favorite with my husband. I usually serve it with buttered egg noodles and sugar snap peas.

Provided by K

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, sliced
2 ½ pounds boneless pork loin roast
1 cup hot water
¼ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange onion slices evenly over the bottom of the slow cooker, and then place the roast on top of the onion. In a bowl, mix together water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and hot sauce; pour over roast.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 482.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

SLOW-COOKER GREEK PORK SANDWICHES



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Pork is a tasty variation from lamb in great-tasting gyros topped with garlic mayonnaise.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-pound pork boneless shoulder roast, trimmed of fat
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
16 pita fold breads
2 medium cucumbers, cut crosswise in half, then cut lengthwise into thin slices
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • If pork is tied, remove strings or netting. Place pork in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with Greek seasoning.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise and garlic in small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board. Shred pork, using 2 forks. Return pork to cooker and mix well. Spread 2 tablespoons garlic mayonnaise on each pita fold bread. Top each with 1/4 cup shredded pork, cucumber and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 490 mg

TANGY PORK CHOPS



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When my husband and I had our first child, we found this recipe so convenient. I could start it during nap time and we'd enjoy an easy, satisfying dinner that night. -Karol Hines, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 bone-in pork loin chops
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice or mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

  • Place chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with pepper. Add the onions, celery, green pepper and tomatoes. Combine the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and bouillon; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. , Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into liquid in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high about 30 minutes or until thickened. If desired, serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork. A boneless, skinless pork shoulder or pork butt is ideal for this recipe, as it is a tough cut of meat that will become tender and flavorful when cooked slowly.
  • Trim any excess fat from the pork before cooking. This will help to reduce the amount of grease in the final dish.
  • Season the pork generously with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
  • Use a variety of pickled peppers in the recipe. This will add a complex and tangy flavor to the pork.
  • Cook the pork on low heat for at least 8 hours. This will allow the meat to become fall-apart tender.
  • Shred the pork with two forks before serving. This will make it easier to eat.
  • Serve the pork on slider buns with your favorite toppings. Some suggestions include coleslaw, pickles, and onions.

Conclusion:

Tangy Slow Cooker Pickled Pepper Pork Melts are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a party or potluck. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the pickled peppers add a tangy kick. Serve the pork on slider buns with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

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