Asian Slow Cooker Pork (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Key Components
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4-5 garlic cloves
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Pork tenderloin or shoulder, 2-2.5 lbs
→ Flavor Mix
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1/4 cup honey
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1/3 cup regular soy sauce
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1 tablespoon molasses or dark soy
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon vinegar (rice wine preferred)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Optional: 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes
# Instructions:
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Put the pork in your slow cooker, and scatter the garlic around it.
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Stir together the soy sauce, honey, dark soy or molasses, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, cornstarch, and chili flakes in a bowl.
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Drizzle the sauce over the pork, and toss it around until it’s coated (don’t worry if it’s not totally covered).
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Cook for 2-2.5 hours on high or around 4 hours on low until the pork is super tender and falling apart.
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Toss out the garlic. Shred the pork using a fork, and let it heat up on high for a few more minutes. Enjoy with rice, noodles, sliders, or tacos.
# Notes:
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Larger pork cuts may need 8-10 hours on low to cook through.
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Switch up the vinegar with other types if needed.
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Tastes fantastic with shredded carrots or cabbage added in.