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Servings: 6
Calories: 573kcal
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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
Serve slow-cooked Asian pork sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions with a side of stir-fried vegetables and rice.
Spice it up and add a teaspoon or two of red pepper flakes just before serving.
Replace the pork with boneless chicken breasts and thighs. Reduce cooking time to 3 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 lb pork | Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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