Pork and Pineapple

1 1/2 lb boneless pork loin, cut into cubes
1 (8-oz) can pineapple tidbits in unsweetened juice, undrained
1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into squares
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2/3 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 1/3 cups water
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1. In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine pork, pineapple, bell pepper, brown sugar, ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce; mix well.

2. Cover; cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.

3. About 25 minutes before serving, cook rice in 1 1/3 cups water as directed on package.

4. About 5 minutes before serving, in a small bowl, blend 3 tablespoons water and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into pork mixture. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 5 minutes or until thickened. Serve pork mixture over rice.

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING: Serving size: 1/6 of Recipe | Calories 330 | Calories from Fat 80 | % Daily Value: Total Fat 9g 14% | Saturated Fat 3g 15% | Cholesterol 70mg 23% | Sodium 500mg 21% | Total Carbohydrate 35g 12% | Dietary Fiber 1g 4% | Sugars 14g | Protein 28g | Vitamin A 24% | Vitamin C 34% | Calcium 2% | Iron 12%

Beef Dip Sandwiches

4 pounds beef chuck roast

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon dried rosemary

3 bay leaves

1 cup soy sauce

6 cups water

Place roast in slow cooker. Season with garlic, rosemary, and bay leaves. Pour in soy sauce and water. Cook on low setting for 6 to 10 hours. Unlike most roasts, the longer the better. 

To serve, place in hamburger buns or split french bread and top with your preferred cheese if desired. Feel free to dip your sandwich in the au jus left in the slow cooker too! 

Dulce De Leche (Brazillian Canned Caramel)

• Sweetened Condensed Milk, canned (use however many you like according to how much you need)


• Crock pot/slow cooker

Take labels off the cans. DO NOT OPEN CANS.

Put cans in slow cooker.

Fill the crock pot with water til a few inches higher than top of cans.

Cover and set on low heat; Cook for 8-10 hours.

When time is up, carefully take out cans from crock pot.

Let cool for about 40 minutes.

Open and enjoy!

I used cut green apples and banana chunks to serve with this caramel dip. You can also use some pretzels, graham crackers, or really anything you can dunk in to make a yummy treat. You can also put on top of ice cream sundaes or cakes. By the way, this was THE easiest thing I have ever made...so simple! :-)