Easy Asian Pulled Pork (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft, slow-cooked pork bathed in a sweet and salty Asian sauce of honey, soy, and ginger. Works well across different meals.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2-2.5 lbs pork shoulder or tenderloin
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4-5 garlic cloves, peeled
→ Sauce
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1-2 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
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1/4 cup honey
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1/3 cup regular soy sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (or use molasses or maple syrup)
# Steps:
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Put your pork into the slow cooker and scatter the garlic all around.
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In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, honey, dark soy, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, cornstarch, and chili flakes.
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Drizzle the pork with your sauce mix and coat it completely (don’t worry if some areas aren’t fully covered).
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Set to high for 2-2½ hours, or on low for about 4 hours, until the pork is soft and can easily fall apart.
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Take out the garlic cloves and toss them. Use a fork to shred the pork, then heat on high briefly until warm. Enjoy with noodles, rice, or stuff it into tacos or sliders.
# Notes:
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For bigger pork cuts, cook for 8-10 hours on low heat.
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Feel free to swap the vinegar for another type.
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Tastes great with shredded cabbage and carrots added.