Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Slow Cooker Asian Pork (Caramelized Pork)—a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy that will leave everyone craving more. This easy-to-make recipe features tender pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection in a rich sauce infused with coconut milk, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, this versatile dish can be served over rice, in tacos, or as part of a vibrant salad. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, you’ll find yourself enjoying this gourmet delight any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed oil
- 2 tablespoons ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tsp EACH salt, onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup Japanese sweet rice wine/mirin
- 1/4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Lightly spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the wet spice rub ingredients. Massage it into the pork.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet; sear the pork on all sides until browned.
- Place the seared pork in the slow cooker.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients and pour over the pork.
- Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours until tender.
- Shred the pork and mix with caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg