Best 5 Slow Cooker Sweet And Spicy Asian Pork Shoulder Recipes
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our irresistible Slow-Cooker Sweet and Spicy Asian Pork Shoulder recipe. This dish is a symphony of flavors, where succulent pork shoulder is braised to perfection in a tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy Asian-inspired sauce. With just a few simple steps, you can create a mouthwatering masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
But that's not all! This versatile recipe article also includes three additional Asian-inspired pork shoulder recipes that will satisfy any palate. Embark on a culinary adventure with our Slow-Cooker Korean-Style Pork Shoulder, a delectable dish infused with the bold flavors of gochujang and gochugaru. If you crave a zesty and aromatic experience, try our Slow-Cooker Vietnamese-Style Pork Shoulder, a delightful combination of lemongrass, ginger, and fish sauce. And for a smoky and savory treat, our Slow-Cooker Indonesian-Style Pork Shoulder, marinated in a rich blend of kecap manis and spices, is sure to tantalize your senses.
These recipes offer a global tour of Asian flavors, allowing you to savor the diverse culinary traditions of different cultures. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you every step of the way. So, prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary adventure and let's begin our exploration of these delectable Slow-Cooker Asian Pork Shoulder recipes.
SWEET AND SPICY ASIAN PORK TENDERLOIN IN THE INSTANT POT®
This recipe comes together in a snap, and it all cooks in the Instant Pot®! Make a rub that will give a hint of smokiness, cook your tenderloins in a matter of minutes, then finish with a glaze for drizzling and dipping that is Asian-inspired spicy and sweet!
Provided by Bibi
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Turn on an 8-quart multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and allow to preheat.
- Combine paprika, salt, ground ginger, and white pepper in a small bowl. Rub tenderloins on all sides with the mixture.
- Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a separate bowl; you should have 2 cups, the recommended amount of cooking liquid in an 8-quart pot. Check your owner's manual for recommended liquid amount for other sizes and adjust accordingly.
- Pour avocado oil into the Instant Pot® and heat until shimmering. Add tenderloins to brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove tenderloins to a plate, add liquid mixture to the pot, and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pot, stirring all together. Turn off Saute function.
- Place a rack or trivet into the Instant Pot® and place tenderloins on the rack. Close and lock the lid and set vent to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Let pork cook until internal temperature reaches 135 to 140 degrees F (57 to 60 degrees C). Place tenderloins on a cutting board and cover with foil to rest while you make the glaze. Internal temperature should rise to 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove about 3 tablespoons of cooking liquid and set aside.
- Select Saute function and bring remaining cooking liquid in the pot to a boil. Allow to reduce to about 1 cup, 3 to 10 minutes, depending on how much liquid was used for the size of the pot. Add preserves, sambal oelek, grated ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Create a slurry of the reserved 3 tablespoons cooking liquid and cornstarch in a small bowl. Continue cooking on the Saute function and add the slurry, stirring constantly until the liquid comes to a boil and thickens slightly. Pour glaze carefully into a container.
- Slice the pork, drizzle with glaze, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and garnish with cilantro. Serve warm with additional glaze for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 882.5 mg, Sugar 6 g
ASIAN SLOW COOKER PORK
Asian slow cooker recipes are a favorite in our home, and this one is perfect for fall and winter evenings. A pork roast cooks all afternoon with sweet onions, honey, soy sauce and ginger for fabulous flavor. The aroma fills the house with a scent that cries out, 'Welcome home!' -Sheree Shown, Junction City, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Mix garlic, salt and pepper. Cut roast in half; rub with garlic mixture. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown pork in oil on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker; add bay leaves., In a small bowl, mix hot water and honey; stir in soy sauce, vinegar and spices. Pour over pork. Cook, covered, on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender., Remove pork from slow cooker; keep warm. Discard bay leaves. Mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring twice., Coarsely shred pork into bite-sized pieces; serve with sauce over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and, if desired, green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FIVE SPICE SLOW COOKER PORK WITH NOODLES
With a nod to the sweet, savory flavor of char siu (Cantonese-style barbecue pork), this set-it-and-forget-it-style slow cooker recipe yields wonderfully tender pork shoulder that pairs perfectly with Chinese egg noodles.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 6h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rub the pork all over with the five-spice powder and salt. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the scallions, garlic, ginger, the mushrooms, if using, and the meat, turning it a few times to coat. Cover the cooker, set it on HIGH, and cook for 4 hours. Set the cooker on LOW and cook until the meat is very tender, at least another 2 hours (6 hours total).
- Transfer the pork to a platter, cover lightly, and let rest 15 minutes. Meanwhile, pour the cooking liquid into a measuring cup and skim off and discard the vegetables and fat that rise to the surface. Slice the meat and serve warm or at room temperature with noodles and the sauce on the side.
SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SPICY ASIAN PORK SHOULDER
I sometimes ... well, usually ... lose my mind a little when pork roasts go on sale. This recipe is from Real Simple.
Provided by Pinay0618
Categories Pork
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the soy sauce, sugar, chili-garlic sauce, ginger, five-spice powder (if using), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the pork and toss to coat. Cook, covered, until the pork is tender, on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
- Twenty-five minutes before serving, cook the rice according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, skim off and discard any fat from the pork. Gently fold the bok choy into the pork and cook, covered, until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve with the rice and sprinkle with the scallions.
PRESSURE COOKER SPICY PORK SHOULDER
You can make this spicy pork in a 6- to 8-quart electric pressure cooker if you're in a hurry, or in a slow cooker if you're not. In either case, you'll get tender bits of meat covered in a chile-flavored barbecue sauce that's just slightly sweet. (You can also make it in a stovetop pressure cooker, by trimming a few minutes off the cooking time. Stovetop pressure cookers tend to cook at a slightly higher pressure, so food cooks more quickly.) Gochujang, a pungent Korean chile paste, and gochugaru, Korean chile flakes, is available at Asian markets and specialty shops, or see the ingredient list for substitutions. Serve the pork over rice or in slider rolls, topped with crunchy pickled sesame cucumbers and a little kimchi, if you want to spice things up. And, while you can make this from start to finish in an afternoon, you can also make this in stages a few days ahead, if that's easier.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, roasts, soups and stews, main course
Time 3h
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- To prepare pork, combine garlic, brown sugar, chile flakes, salt and pepper. Rub marinade all over pork. If you have time, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to up to 24 hours. Otherwise, proceed with recipe.
- Set electric pressure cooker to sauté (or use a large skillet). Add pork in batches and sear until browned all over, about 2 minutes per side. Add 3/4 cup water to pot (or to skillet to deglaze, then move to pot), cover, and set to cook for 90 minutes on high pressure. Or cook in a slow cooker for 5 to 7 hours until tender.
- While pork cooks, prepare sauce: In a small pot, warm peanut oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Set sauce aside. (It can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in the refrigerator.)
- Manually release steam. Let pork cool until you can handle it, then shred it into bite-size pieces. Pork can be made to this point up to 3 days ahead.
- While pork cools, strain liquid from bottom of pot. Pour off fat (or chill liquid, then scoop off solidified fat with a spoon). Reserve.
- Prepare cucumbers: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except sesame seeds, and let sit, tossing one or twice, for at least 20 minutes. Stir in sesame seeds.
- When ready to serve, heat broiler. Toss pork with sauce and 1 to 2 tablespoons cooking liquid - just enough so pork is evenly coated but not wet or runny. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet, and broil until crisped on top, 2 to 3 minutes; it will char in places, and that's fine.
- Serve pork over rice or on slider rolls, with cucumbers and kimchi, if desired.
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Cut of Pork: Select a pork shoulder roast or pork butt for this recipe. These cuts are well-marbled and flavorful, making them ideal for slow cooking.
- Preparing the Pork: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, leaving a thin layer for flavor. Use a paper towel to pat the pork dry, ensuring the spices adhere well.
- Creating the Spice Rub: Combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Massage the spice rub into the pork shoulder, ensuring it's evenly coated.
- Slow Cooker Settings: Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and add the pineapple juice, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers. Set the slow cooker to low heat for 8-10 hours or high heat for 4-6 hours, depending on the desired cooking time.
- Pineapple Juice: Use unsweetened pineapple juice for the best flavor. If using canned pineapple, reserve the juice for the slow cooker and use the pineapple chunks as a side dish.
- Adding Vegetables: If desired, add chopped carrots, celery, and onions to the slow cooker along with the pork shoulder for a more substantial meal.
Conclusion:
This Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Asian Pork Shoulder is a delectable dish that combines sweet, savory, and spicy flavors to create a truly satisfying meal. The tender and flavorful pork, infused with the aromatic spices and pineapple juice, makes it a perfect choice for special occasions or everyday dinners. Serve it with rice, noodles, or your favorite sides for a complete and delicious meal that's sure to impress your taste buds.
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