A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Asian Shredded Pork, perfect for any meal.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
Total Time:8 hours 15 minutes or 4 hours 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds pork shoulder (also known as pork butt)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the pork in the slow cooker, ensuring the pork is well coated.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of sriracha to the sauce mixture.
Serve the shredded pork in lettuce wraps or on rice for a complete meal. You can also use it as a filling for tacos or sandwiches.