Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork Chops Recipe

1 large onion

cut into 1-inch cubes

1 large carrot

peeled and diced

2 stalks celery

cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 small green bell pepper

cut into 1 inch pieces

1 (4 ounce) jar whole mushrooms

drained

1 cup canned diced pineapple in juice

drain juice and reserve

2 ½ pounds large boneless pork chops or cubed pork loin

1 cup reserved pineapple juice from the can

2 tablespoons sherry wine

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons brown sugar

¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

¼ teaspoon mustard powder

¼ teaspoon minced garlic

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 dashes hot pepper sauce

or to taste

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste