Ingredients

  • 1 (2-pound) boneless center-cut pork loin roast, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped red bell pepper
  • 6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 1/2 cups hot cooked basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons diagonally sliced green onions

Method

  • Cut roast into 1-inch pieces. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pork; saute 5 minutes or until browned.
  • Place pork, bell pepper, and green onion pieces in a 4-quart electric slow cooker coated with cooking spray; stir well.
  • Combine hoisin sauce and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl; stir until well blended. Pour mixture over pork and vegetables; stir well.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour. Reduce heat to LOW, and cook for 5 to 6 hours. Serve over rice; sprinkle with sliced green onions.
  • Flavor Tip: With their crisp texture and sweet flavor, bell peppers are a nice complement to the pork in this dish. If you plan to use the peppers within a day or two, keep them at room temperature for better flavor.