SLOW COOKER HONEY-SOY BRAISED PORK WITH LIME AND GINGER
Here to save your weeknight life: a slow-cooker main that's truly "set-it-and-forget-it," with results that taste like they required significantly more effort. This rich and flavorful pork takes about 5 minutes to throw together in the morning. Before dinner, just simmer the sauce - a sweet-salty mix of soy and honey - until it's syrupy, shred the meat, add a flurry of fresh herbs and you're done. The meat is a wonderfully simple anchor, and you can build a meal around it: Add lettuce cups and kimchi or serve it over rice, whole grains or even tortillas.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weekday, meat, roasts, main course
Time 8h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the pork in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Scatter the garlic, ginger, red-pepper flakes and lime zest over the top. In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the tamari, honey and sesame oil, then pour it over the pork. Using tongs, turn to coat all sides of the pork in the sauce, and spoon some over the top so that some of the garlic and ginger is on top of the pork. Cover and cook on low until the pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork, 8 to 9 hours; it will hold well on warm. (If you are home and able to flip the pork once during cooking, that will help the flavors distribute evenly on the meat and make the color uniform. If not, it will be fine.)
- Using tongs, transfer the pork from the slow cooker to a serving platter or large, shallow serving bowl. Using a ladle, skim excess fat off the surface of the cooking liquid, if desired. Carefully pour the sauce into a large pot. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and let it simmer until reduced and slightly syrupy, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely shred the pork using two forks.
- Sprinkle the lime juice over the top of the meat. Drizzle about half the sauce over the top of the shredded meat, tossing to evenly combine. Serve over rice or noodles or in lettuce cups. Top with sesame seeds, scallions and cilantro. Pass the remaining sauce at the table, if desired, as well as extra lime wedges and red-pepper flakes.
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Kolawole Oyebode
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe this weekend. It looks delicious!
Macaulay Anwuli
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the pork took longer to cook than the recipe said.
Michael D
[email protected]The pork was a little dry. I would add more liquid next time.
Wrangler Sheffield
[email protected]This recipe was a little too sweet for my taste. I would cut back on the honey next time.
Burha khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
ShootinStarr SoljahJaii
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork was so tender and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Ivette Martinez
[email protected]The pork was fall-apart tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Pickles N Vodka
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans.
gamer 202
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Sodeeq Soskid
[email protected]This was my first time making pork in the slow cooker and it turned out great! The meat was tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.
phionex 10
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is so juicy and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with a side of steamed vegetables.
RASEL
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The pork was fall-apart tender and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.