Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Asian Pork Shoulder

 Let your slow cooker do the work with this incredibly flavorful Sweet & Spicy Asian Pork Shoulder. The tender, juicy pork is infused with a mix of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner or weekend meal prep. Serve it with rice, noodles, or in soft buns for a crowd-pleasing feast.

Ingredients:

• For the Pork:

  • 3-4 lbs pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in)
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice level)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water

• For Garnish:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pork:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and five-spice powder.

2. Assemble in Slow Cooker:

   • Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over the top. Scatter the sliced onions around the pork and add the chicken broth or water.

3. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and falls apart easily with a fork.

4. Shred and Serve:

   • Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the sauce and stir to combine.
   • Serve the pork with rice, noodles, or in soft buns, and garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro.

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