Slow Cooker Asian-Inspired Pulled Pork

This Slow Cooker Asian-Inspired Pulled Pork is a flavor-packed, easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Tender, juicy, and bursting with sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, it’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pulled Pork

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 15

Servings:

Calories: 380kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

3 lbs 1.4 kg pork shoulder, cut into chunks
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sriracha optional
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Pork: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into chunks. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and sriracha (if using).
Slow Cook: Place pork in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
Shred and Serve: Shred the pork with two forks, mix with the sauce, and serve warm.

Notes

Make Ahead: The pork can be cooked a day in advance and reheated before serving.

Freezing: Freeze shredded pork in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Spice Level: Adjust sriracha to your preferred heat level.

Serving Ideas: Serve in sliders, rice bowls, or tacos.

Vegetarian Option: Substitute pork with jackfruit for a vegetarian version.

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