Description
A tender and flavorful slow cooker pulled pork infused with Asian flavors, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Pork Shoulder/Butt Roast
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha/Chili Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Sriracha, and white pepper.
- Season the pork: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the pork shoulder and place it in the slow cooker, pouring the marinade over it.
- Let it cook: Cover the slow cooker and set on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the pork: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
- Thicken the sauce: Whisk cornstarch and water to create a slurry, stir into the cooking liquid, and cook on high for an additional 10 minutes.
- Combine and serve: Toss the shredded pork back in the sauce and serve on buns, rice, or lettuce wraps.
Notes
For best results, marinate the pork overnight. Can also be cooked in an Instant Pot for faster preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg