Slow Cooker Asian Pork Recipe
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Make tender, flavorful slow cooker Asian pork with almost no effort. Marinate the meat, toss it into the slow cooker, and let it simmer until it falls apart into pulled pork. It’s great for weeknights, meal prep, and feeding a crowd.
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Why You Will Love It
- Easy, hands-off cooking of flavorful pork.
- Works for meal prep and freezes well.
- Flexible for bowls, tacos, sandwiches, wraps and more.
Here’s What You Will Need
Ingredients
- Boneless pork roast (center rib, pork loin or rib end)
- Tamari or soy suace
- Tomato paste
- Maple syrup, honey or brown sugar
- Garlic
- Fresh ginger
- Rice wine vinegar
- Toasted sesameoil
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for serving
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Here is How To Make Slow Cooked Asian Pork
- At least 4 hours before cooking, make the marinade, pour it into a glass bowl that’s large enough to hold the pork.
- Place the pork into the bowl and turn to coat it on all sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Transfer the marinated pork and all of the marinade to the slow cooker, cover and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours until very tender.
- Shred, the pork and toss in the sauce and serve.
Tips
- Prefer a thicker sauce? Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Remove the pork, whisk the slurry into the hot sauce, and simmer until thickened. Add the pork back and toss to coat.
Serving Suggestions
- Sprinkle the pork with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Add a side of stir-fried veggies, like broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers.
- Serve with steamed rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.
- Try it over an Asian slaw for crunch and freshness, or drizzle with hoisin sauce for added sweetness.
Leftovers, Storage and Reheating
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently in a saucepan, in a low oven (325 to 350 degrees), or in the microwave.This recipe tastes great the next day, and there are so many ways to serve it.
Leftover Ideas
- Pile the pulled pork onto toasted rolls and top with coleslaw.
- Wrap in tortillas with crunchy cabbage and a drizzle of sriracha mayo.
- Fill egg roll wrappers with pork and sautéed cabbage, then bake or air fry.
- Add to rice bowls with diced cucumbers, carrots, and a splash of extra tamari.
- Toss into fried rice or quick sesame noodles.
- Spoon over greens for a hearty salad.
Recipe Variations
- Add heat: Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes before serving.
- Meat – Replace the pork with a mixture of boneless chicken thighs and boneless chicken breasts.
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Recipe FAQs
Yes, both work well and will be richer and more tender due to the extra fat. You may need to drain some fat from the cooking juices before serving.
Marinating gives the pork better flavor. If you are short on time, try to marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature. The flavor won’t be as deep, but it will still be tasty.
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Easy Slow Cooker Asian Pork
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons [tamari sauce]
- 3 tablespoons [tomato paste]
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3- pound boneless pork shoulder or rib end
- Sesame seeds for sprinkling
Instructions
- Combine the tamari sauce, rice wine vinegar, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, syrup and sesame oil in a glass or ceramic bowl.
- Add the pork to the bowl and toss making sure all sides are covered with the marinade. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight
- Remove the meat from the bowl and add it to the slow cooker; pour the marinade over the top.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook the pork in the marinade on low for 5 hours.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Add the meat back to the slow cooker and toss it in the sauce and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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We loved this! used a GF hoisin and it was a big hit!
Love this recipe for weeknights! So easy and so tasty! The pork is tender and the flavor is fabulous — thank you!
This is a tasty meal with loads of flavor.