Slow-Cooker Lemongrass Pork

boneless (center-cut pork loin, trimmed of fat and sliced into 3-inch cubes)

unseasoned rice vinegar

raw sugar or light brown sugar

lemongrass paste or 2 stalks of fresh lemongrass (smashed to release juices)

grated ginger or ginger paste

garlic paste or 8 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)

fresh jalapeno peppers (sliced in half, or 2 bird chiles, pierced several times with a sharp knife)

fresh cilantro stalks (well rinsed)

stem fresh basil leaves

lime (juiced and zested)

fish sauce or soy sauce

chopped cilantro for garnish