Cut pork into large chunks. Coarsely chop tomatoes. Peel potatoes and cut into thick chunks. Seed, core, and thinly slice bell pepper. Brown pork in 2 tb oil if desired. Layer ingredients in crockpot in order; cook until meat is tender, about 1 hours.
Stovetop preparation: Heat oil in dutch oven over medium heat. Add pork and saute a few minutes, until lightly browned. Add garlic and saute well. Add onion and saute until tender. Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. Add water, vinegar, and bay leaf. salt and pepper to taste. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer until pork is almost tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in green pepper. Add potatoes around sides and simmer, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Avoid stirring or overcooking potatoes
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