slow cooker sweet and sour pork chops

Ingredients:

• 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 1/2 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 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder 1/4 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