Asian Slow Cooker Pork Roast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
308 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Asian Slow Cooker Pork Roast
Description
This recipe uses a slow cooker to gently cook pork roast pieces in a mixture of low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, grated fresh ginger, and black pepper. The extended cooking time softens the pork while allowing the marinade to permeate each chunk. After cooking, the pork is removed, and the remaining liquid is boiled and thickened with a cornstarch slurry to create a glossy sauce.
The thickened sauce is combined back with the pork before serving, imparting a sticky and richly flavored glaze. This method yields tender pork with a harmonious combination of salty, sweet, and mild heat notes. Serving the roast over prepared rice alongside sliced green onions adds texture and freshness.
The dish suits weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering an easy, hands-off approach to flavorful pork. It pairs well with steamed vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce Asian style
- 1 inch ginger peeled and finely grated, fresh
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds pork roast cut into 2 to 2 1/2 inch chunks, boneless
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- rice for serving, prepared
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, ginger and pepper in the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the pork and stir to coat. Cook until the pork is cooked through, 3-4 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low.
- When the pork is cooked, remove from the slow cooker. Pour the remaining sauce into a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch. Pour into the boiling sauce. Continue to cook until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Combine the pork and the sauce back in the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce. Serve the pork with the sauce over rice. Garnish with the green onions.
Notes
- Adapted from Real Simple Dinner Tonight, suitable for quick meal prep.
- Nutrition information is approximate and excludes rice; ingredients and brands may vary nutritional content.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1015mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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