Spicy Chinese Pork for the Crock Pot

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Get ready to elevate your crock pot game with this tantalizing Spicy Chinese Pork recipe! Perfectly slow-cooked for eight hours, tender chunks of pork shoulder soak up a flavorful marinade of soy sauce, hoisin, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, enhanced with bold accents of garlic, ginger, and five-spice powder. A dash of red pepper flakes brings a spicy kick that pairs beautifully with the dish’s rich and savory profile. Easy to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep, this hands-off crock pot recipe transforms into a mouthwatering meal that's ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve over fluffy steamed rice or chewy noodles, and don’t forget to top it with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds for an irresistible finishing touch. Bursting with authentic Chinese-inspired flavors, this dish is guaranteed to impress your taste buds and your dinner guests alike!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 2.5 pounds pork shoulder
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks (around 3-4 inches wide).

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, red pepper flakes, five-spice powder, and sesame oil until well combined.

3. Place the pork chunks into the crock pot and pour the sauce mixture over the top, ensuring the meat is evenly coated.

4. Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

5. Once cooked, remove the pork from the crock pot and use two forks to shred the meat. Skim any excess fat from the liquid in the crock pot if needed.

6. Return the shredded pork to the crock pot and mix thoroughly with the sauce. Let it cook on low for an additional 15-20 minutes to absorb more flavor.

7. Serve the spicy Chinese pork hot over steamed rice or noodles, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (246.4g)

Calories		568
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		41.4 g	53%
	Saturated Fat	13.8 g	69%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	1.2 g
Cholesterol		133 mg	44%
Sodium		1066 mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate		13.8 g	5%
	Dietary Fiber	1.0 g	4%
	Total Sugars	9.1 g
Protein		37.0 g	74%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		51 mg	4%
Iron		3.0 mg	16%
Potassium		654 mg	14%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2232 cal (64.7%%)

Protein: 886 cal (25.7%%)

Carbs: 332 cal (9.6%%)