Slow Cooker Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce
Indulge in the bold and comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce, a fuss-free recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork shoulder is slow-cooked to perfection in a creamy and aromatic peanut sauce made with coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce, and a touch of fresh lime juice. The rich, savory-sweet flavors are elevated with hints of garlic and ginger, creating a dish that's both exotic and universally pleasing. Finished with a thickened sauce and garnished with crunchy chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro, this Thai-inspired meal pairs beautifully with fluffy steamed rice or noodles. With minimal prep and the magic of a slow cooker, this recipe effortlessly delivers complex, restaurant-style flavors right to your table. Perfect for fans of easy slow cooker dinners and peanut-based sauces!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless, trimmed of excess fat)
- 1 cup Coconut milk (unsweetened, canned)
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 cup Chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, then place it in the bottom of a slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, red curry paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lime juice until smooth.
Pour the sauce mixture over the pork in the slow cooker, making sure the pork is fully coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7–8 hours, or on high for 4–5 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
Once the pork is cooked, use two forks to shred the meat directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add the slurry to the slow cooker and stir well.
Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Serve the Thai pork over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3929 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 299.6 g | 384% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.4 g | 617% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 726 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 5321 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 251.4 g | 503% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 21.9 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 5066 mg | 108% | |
*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.
