Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pulled Pork
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
12 Servings
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Calories
2398 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pulled Pork
Description
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pulled Pork features pork tenderloins cooked slowly in a sauce combining rice vinegar, soy sauce, agave nectar, ginger, garlic, and canola oil. The slow cooking breaks down the pork until it’s tender enough to shred easily. After shredding, the cooking sauce is thickened with cornstarch and water on the stovetop to create a glossy teriyaki glaze that coats the meat. Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions garnish the dish for added texture and freshness.
This dish is versatile as a main course served over steamed rice, or as a filling for whole wheat hamburger buns for a handheld option. The slow cooker method allows for unattended cooking, making it convenient for busy meals.
When cooking, make sure to coat the pork well with the sauce at the start to infuse flavor throughout. The cornstarch slurry helps the sauce cling to the shredded pork without making it too thick. Garnishing just before serving preserves the crunch of the sesame seeds and the bright bite of the green onions.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten free, reduced sodium, 2 tablespoons
- ¼ cup agave nectar or honey, 2 teaspoons
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons ginger fresh, minced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 pork tenderloin fat trimmed, 1 pound each
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- sesame seeds for garnish, toasted
- green onion for garnish, sliced
Instructions
- In the bowl of a slow cooker, whisk together the rice vinegar, water, soy sauce, honey, canola oil, ginger and garlic.
- Add the pork tenderloins and turn to coat with the sauce.
- Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the pork is very tender and falls apart when pulled with a fork.
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Shred, using two forks or your fingers (if cool enough).
- Pour the sauce into a small saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water, then add to the sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently. Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Return the pork to the slow cooker to keep warm and toss with sauce.
- Serve over rice or on whole wheat hamburger buns. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5Cup | |
| Calories | 239.8kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.3g | 4% |
| Protein | 23.3g | 47% |
| Fat | 10.9g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 59.7mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 272.4mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 340.9mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.1g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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