Asian Pulled Pork (Print)
Juicy pork cooked slow with a sweet and salty Asian-style sauce featuring honey, soy, and ginger. Perfect for various dishes.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Parts
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4 or 5 garlic cloves
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2 to 2 1/2 pounds of pork tenderloin (can use shoulder or butt too)
→ The Sauce
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1/4 cup honey
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1/3 cup regular soy sauce
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1 tablespoon of dark soy (swap with maple syrup or molasses if needed)
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1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon of sesame oil
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Grated ginger, about 1 tablespoon
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1 to 2 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
# Steps:
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Start by putting the pork in your slow cooker and scatter the garlic cloves on top or around it.
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In a little bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, dark soy, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, cornstarch, and chili flakes if using.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the pork. Toss it a little to coat it fully—it’s fine if not all of it sits in the sauce.
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Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours, or crank it to high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the pork is super tender and can be easily pulled apart.
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Take out the garlic cloves. Use a fork to shred the meat. Turn the slow cooker to high and let it warm thoroughly before serving however you’d like—on sliders, with rice, or over noodles.
# Notes:
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For big pork cuts, cooking for 8–10 hours on low works best.
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Swap different vinegars if needed.
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Toss in some shredded carrots and cabbage for extra crunch.