Best 2 Slow Cooker Shoyu Pork Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Slow Cooker Shoyu Pork, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This dish, steeped in the rich traditions of Japanese cuisine, combines the savory and sweet notes of shoyu (Japanese soy sauce) with tender pork, aromatic ginger, and a medley of vegetables, all slow-cooked to perfection in the comforting embrace of a crock pot. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover not just one, but three enticing variations of this classic dish, each offering a unique twist on the original. From the classic Shoyu Pork, bursting with umami and a hint of sweetness, to the boldly flavored Spicy Shoyu Pork, ignited with the warmth of chili peppers, and the refreshingly tangy Pineapple Shoyu Pork, each recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you utterly satisfied.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

OKINAWA SHOYU PORK

Okinawa Shoyu Pork image

I think the Okinawans got the slow food concept right on - this was one of my favorite dishes growing up...shoyu pork...eaten over rice, or on top of soba. The soy sauce-marinated, slow-cooked pork with just the right amount of sweet taste (imagine Okinawan brown sugar) is pretty close to perfect...

Provided by Diana71

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds whole pork belly
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup water
½ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 clove garlic, or to taste

Steps:

Place pork belly into a large pot, and cover with water about 1-inch above the pork. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and simmer for 2 minutes. Discard water and fill pot with fresh water about 1-inch above the pork. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the pork begins to soften, about 1 hour.
Remove the pork from the water, and place on a cutting board. Allow pork to cool for a few minutes, then slice off the thick skin and discard. Cut the remaining pork meat into 1-inch wide slices. Set aside.
Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, mirin, ginger, and garlic in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the sliced pork belly, then bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low, and place a sheet of aluminum foil directly over the meat and sauce. Simmer uncovered until the pork is tender, 30 to 45 minutes, turning the pork several times to cook evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 2071 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

OKINAWAN SHOYU PORK

Okinawan Shoyu Pork image

Okinawan Shoyu Pork is the local Hawaii version of Okinawan dish called Rafute. It's basically braised pork belly! This dish is saucy, sweet (thanks to mirin and brown sugar) and savory (hello, soy sauce), and really good with a big bowl of rice.

Provided by Kathy YL Chan

Categories Hawaii Recipes

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch knob of ginger, minced
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sake
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon mirin

Steps:

In a pot, over medium-high heat, brown the pork belly on all sides. This should take about 5-minutes.
Add the garlic and ginger to the pot. Mix and saute for another minute till the garlic and ginger is fragrant. Then add the water, soy sauce, sake, brown sugar, and mirin.
Bring everything to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1.5 hours (give it a stir every 20 minutes). The pork is ready when it is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Remove the lid, and turn the heat to medium-high. Let the sauce bubble away and reduce until it becomes thick and glaze-y. Pour it out into a bowl, and serve hot, with rice. Enjoy ^_^

Tips:

Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder or pork butt is the best cut for this recipe because it has a good amount of fat that will keep the pork moist and tender as it cooks.
Brown the pork before cooking: Browning the pork in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker will help to develop its flavor and give it a nice caramelized crust.
Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade for this recipe is made with soy sauce, sake, mirin, and ginger, which will infuse the pork with lots of flavor.
Cook the pork on low heat: Cooking the pork on low heat for 8-10 hours will allow it to become fall-apart tender.
Serve the pork with rice or noodles: This pork is delicious served over rice or noodles, and it can also be used in tacos or burritos.

Conclusion:

This slow-cooker shoyu pork is an easy and delicious recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is tender, flavorful, and juicy, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for an easy and delicious slow-cooker recipe, give this one a try!