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Easy Slow Cooker Asian Pork

Tender pork slow-cooked in a flavorful Asian-inspired marinade—easy, hands-off, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Inactive Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 14 hours 15 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: slow cooked pork, Slow cooker Asian Pork, slow cooker dinner
Servings: 6
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Easy Slow Cooker Asian Pork

Equipment

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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
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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: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 962mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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