Slow Cooker Shredded Asian Style Pork is an Asian inspired twist on a traditional pulled pork recipe. Your pork shoulder is cooked with flavorful soy sauce and garlic, sweet honey and brown sugar, tangy rice wine vinegar, and sweet and salty hoisin sauce in the slow cooker for a flavorful, Asian style pork dinner.

Slow cooker Shredded Asian Pork in a serving bowl garnished with shredded carrots and green onions

This Slow Cooker Shredded Asian Style Pork Recipe is a creative (and delicious) way to use your pork shoulder or pork butt that has been sitting in the freezer waiting to be cooked. This slow cooker Asian pork is tender and very flavorful. The soy sauce, honey, and hoisin sauce give this pork the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors. Because this Asian style pulled pork is cooked in the slow cooker, the flavors have time to really sink into the meat, making it extra tasty!

You only need a few ingredients to make this Slow Cooker Shredded Asian Style Pork, and all of the prep can be done in the morning, so this pork will be ready when it is time for dinner! This recipe only has a few steps that you need to do before turning on your slow cooker. Once your pork is in the crock pot, whisk together your other ingredients. Once they are completely mixed, all that you have to do is pour them over the pork butt and let them cook. Your house will smell so good that your mouth will be watering by the time that it is ready!

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Shredded Asian Style Pork

Because this Asian pork is made in the slow cooker, there is minimal prep work and cleanup is a breeze.
This slow cooker pork is very tender and shreds easily.
The glaze gives this pulled pork a flavorful, Asian twist.
This tasty slow cooker pork makes a perfect weeknight dinner entree!

Equipment Needed for Asian Slow Cooker Shredded Pork

Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Fork
Slow Cooker

Ingredients For Your Asian Pulled Pork

3 lbs. pork shoulder or butt
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
3 tsp. minced garlic

How To Make Slow Cooker Shredded Pork

Step 1: Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: Place pork shoulder or butt into a prepared slow cooker.

Step 3: In a small mixing bowl whisk soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, hoisin sauce, and minced garlic. Pour over top of pork.

Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours then use a fork to shred pork. Mix shredded pork with sauce and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 5: Serve with rice, noodles, or on buns. Garnish with shredded carrots, cabbage or green onions if desired. Enjoy!

What to Serve/Pair with Your Asian Style Pulled Pork

This Asian Shredded Pork pairs well with noodles or rice (like this Homemade Chicken Fried Rice), and an Asian slaw. You can also eat this pork on a bun. For another side or even an appetizer, pair this Asian pork with these Homemade Cream Cheese Wontons.

This shredded pork would be a delicious addition to this Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl. Try using it in place of the ground pork.

Popular Substitutions & Additions

For a low sodium option, use low sodium soy sauce.

For a garnish and a little added crunch, top this slow cooker pulled pork with sesame seeds.

If you can’t find rice wine vinegar, substitute with apple cider vinegar. The taste won’t be quite the same, but it is the closest substitute.

Storage & Leftovers

This Slow Cooker Asian Shredded Pork is delicious when it is leftover. Store leftover pork in a sealed container in the fridge. It will last for up to three days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave. You can also freeze this slow cooker pulled pork. Once it has completely cooled, put it in a freezer bag or other sealed container then place it in the freezer. Thaw completely in the fridge before reheating.

FAQs

Where can I find hoisin sauce?

Hoisin sauce can be found in most grocery stores near the soy sauce. It will most likely be on the Asian foods aisle.

How will I know that the pork is fully cooked?

When your pork is fully cooked, it will shred easily with a fork.

Does it matter if I use a pork shoulder or a pork butt? Is one better than the other?

No, for this recipe you can use either a pork shoulder or a pork butt. One is not better than the other for this Asian pulled pork.

Do I need to line my slow cooker?

I always recommend lining your slow cooker and spraying it with non-stick cooking spray for easy cleanup, but if you do not have any liners, non-stick cooking spray will suffice.

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