If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make vegan dish, then you'll love this recipe for sweet and sour crock pot seitan. Seitan is a versatile plant-based protein that can be cooked in a variety of ways, and this recipe is a great way to enjoy it. The sweet and sour sauce is made with a combination of soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and pineapple juice, and it's perfect for serving over rice or noodles. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables, so feel free to add any that you have on hand.
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SLOW COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR POT ROAST
This roast is one of my family's all-time favorites. It makes the house smell amazing all day. If you have leftovers, the sauce is a delicious au-jus-style sauce.
Provided by SB
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 10h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine potatoes, carrots, and onion in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef roast in the hot oil until browned completely, 2 to 3 minutes per side; place beef roast atop the vegetables.
- Stir tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, and salt together in a bowl; pour over the roast.
- Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours (or on High for 5 to 6 hours).
- Remove roast and vegetables to a serving platter. Pour sauce into skillet and cook over medium-high heat until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes; serve with the beef and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 993.9 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK
Chinese food is a big temptation for us, so I lightened up a favorite takeout dish. As the pork cooks, the aroma is beyond mouthwatering. -Elyse Ellis, Layton, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 10 ingredients. Stir in pork, onion, green pepper and pineapple. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until pork is tender. , In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on low 15-20 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice. To make ahead: In a large resealable plastic freezer bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add pork, onion, green pepper and pineapple; seal bag, turn to coat, then freeze. To use, place filled freezer bag in refrigerator 48 hours or until contents are completely thawed. Cook as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN THIGHS
This family-friendly dinner is just as good as takeout but made really easily in your slow cooker. We like to serve it with rice.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch, garlic powder, and ground ginger together in a small bowl. Toss chicken thighs in cornstarch mixture until they are evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the skillet until browned on all sides, 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Drain juice from the can of pineapple chunks into a measuring cup. You should have approximately 3/4 cup to 1 cup of juice.
- Mix 1/2 cup pineapple juice, chicken stock, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce together in a slow cooker. Add browned chicken pieces and stir to coat chicken with the sauce. Cook on Low for 3 1/2 hours.
- Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice. Stir cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker. Increase the slow cooker heat to High and add pineapple chunks and chopped red bell pepper.
- Cook on High until the sauce is bubbly and thickened and bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 428 mg, Sugar 24.7 g
SWEET AND SOUR CROCK-POT SEITAN
A very flavorful, simple to throw together meal. Makes the house smell amazing! This is based on a beef recipe we used to make all the time before going vegan. It is absolutely just as tasty with seitan.
Provided by Serah B.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 8h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place seitan, carrots and onion in crockpot.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic clove, red pepper flakes and pineapple juice until sugar is dissolved. Pour into crockpot.
- Cook on low 8 hours.
- 30 minutes before serving, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add to crockpot, along with bell peppers and pineapple chunks.
- Turn crockpot up to high, and cook for 30 minutes, until peppers are crisp-tender.
- Serve over rice.
SWEET AND SOUR SEITAN
This is a tasty vegetarian version of a Chinese classic. You won't even be able to tell it isn't chicken! Seitan is made from wheat gluten and is very high in protein and low in fat. I recommend using a chicken-style variety.
Provided by LITTLEBOO1982
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken style seitan, and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, but still crisp.
- Stir in the pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until thickened. Mix in the pineapple chunks just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1379.9 mg, Sugar 47.8 g
EASY SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR PORK CHOPS
Simple sweet and sour topping for slow cooker pork chops.
Provided by Bonnie D
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 4h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Sear the pork chops until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the pork chops to a slow cooker. Mix the brown sugar, ketchup, onion, and lemon juice in a bowl; spoon over the pork chops.
- Cook on Low until the pork chops are very tender, 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 225.4 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
PINEAPPLE SWEET AND SOUR SEITAN
This recipe tastes remarkably like my favorite dish at the vegan chinese place in new york. I got it from a website of vegan recipes: http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1180/Pineapple-Sweet-and-Sour/
Provided by cassandra.snyder
Categories Chinese
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute onion, garlic, and ginger.
- When onion begins to get translucent, add pineapple, peppers, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce.
- When this comes to a boil, add the seitan and the dissolved cornstarch.
- Cook over high heat until the sauce thickens and the seitan is heated through.
- Serve over brown rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 214.6, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 19.9, Protein 1.3
Tips:
- Choose the Right Seitan: Opt for a high-quality seitan with a firm texture for the best results.
- Marinate the Seitan: Marinating the seitan in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and spices enhances its taste and tenderizes it.
- Use Fresh Vegetables: Select fresh, crisp vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and onions for vibrant flavors and colors.
- Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Cook the vegetables just until tender-crisp to retain their鮮脆度.
- Adjust the Sweetness and Sourness: Balance the flavors of the sauce to your preference by adjusting the amounts of brown sugar and rice vinegar.
- Serve with Rice or Noodles: Pair the sweet and sour seitan with steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
This sweet and sour seitan recipe offers a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its tender seitan, crisp vegetables, and tangy sauce, this dish is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking for a delicious and healthy meal, this crock-pot seitan is an excellent choice. So gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and enjoy a mouthwatering culinary experience!
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