Spicy Asian Pork Filling for the Slow Cooker
Transform your dinner routine with this irresistible Spicy Asian Pork Filling, a slow cooker recipe that combines bold flavors and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Made with succulent boneless pork shoulder slow-cooked in a rich blend of soy sauce, hoisin, sriracha, honey, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this dish delivers the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. A hint of Chinese five-spice and crushed red pepper flakes adds an exotic touch, while a drizzle of sesame oil ties everything together. Ideal for tacos, bao buns, rice bowls, or lettuce wraps, this versatile filling is both easy to prepare and packed with savory, umami-rich goodness. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a slow cooker doing all the work, this crowd-pleaser is a must-try for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Don’t forget the green onion and sesame seed garnish for a finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless, trimmed of excess fat)
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Five-spice powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 stalks Green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks (approximately 3 inches).
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, five-spice powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and sesame oil until well combined.
Place the pork chunks into the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over the pork, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shredded.
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce.
Serve the spicy Asian pork filling warm in tacos, bao buns, rice bowls, or lettuce wraps.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1141 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 618 mg | 13% | |
*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.
