Slow Cooker Amish Pork Belly

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 pounds of pork belly, skin removed and cut into large cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup chicken broth, preferably low-sodium
• 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
• 2 large potatoes, diced into bite-sized pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• Chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the seasoning mix by combining salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
2. Rub the seasoning mix evenly over the cubed pork belly, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Set this mixture aside.
4. In the bottom of your slow cooker, layer the chopped onion, bell pepper, sliced carrots, and diced potatoes.
5. Place the seasoned pork belly on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
6. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the pork belly and vegetables, ensuring everything is well-saturated.
7. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it on low heat. Cook for 8 to 10 hours or until the pork is tender and easy to shred with a fork.
8. For the last 30 minutes of cooking, uncover the slow cooker to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
9. Once done, remove the pork belly and vegetables, serving them hot.