Crock Pot Cashew Pork
Embrace the bold flavors of Crock Pot Cashew Pork—a slow-cooked masterpiece that's equal parts savory, sweet, and satisfying. Tender chunks of pork shoulder are infused with an irresistible sauce of soy, hoisin, honey, and aromatics like garlic and ginger, creating a dish that's rich and deeply flavorful. The slow cooker does all the hard work, delivering melt-in-your-mouth meat coated in a luscious, thickened glaze. Roasted cashews add a delightful crunch, while green onion slices and sesame seeds elevate each bite with freshness and texture. Serve this comforting dish over rice or noodles for a weeknight dinner that feels gourmet but requires minimal effort. Perfect for busy schedules, this easy crock pot recipe is a must-try for lovers of Asian-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lb Pork shoulder (cut into 2-inch chunks)
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 0.75 cup Cashews (unsalted and roasted)
- 3 stalks Green onions (sliced thinly for garnish)
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 4 cups Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder, then cut it into 2-inch chunks.
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sauce.
Place the pork chunks into your slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce over the top, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook the pork on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker with a slotted spoon and transfer it to a plate. Shred the pork slightly with two forks if desired.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken it.
Return the pork to the slow cooker, mix it with the thickened sauce, and cook on HIGH for an additional 15-20 minutes to coat the pork evenly.
Stir in the roasted cashews until well combined.
Serve the Crock Pot Cashew Pork over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.1 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.3 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 604 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 6160 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.7 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.5 g | ||
| Protein | 202.2 g | 404% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 3893 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
