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How to Make Teriyaki Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

Teriyaki Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker is a mouthwatering and easy-to-prepare dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. This recipe combines the rich flavors of teriyaki sauce with the tender and juicy goodness of pulled pork, creating a dish that is sure to satisfy any appetite.

The best part about this recipe is that it can be made in the convenience of your slow cooker, allowing you to set it and forget it while the flavors develop and the pork becomes incred...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 ½ pounds pork shoulder roast
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine soy sauce, chicken broth, pineapple juice, brown sugar, sherry, honey, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl until you have a thin slurry, and add to the saucepan, stirring to incorporate.
  • Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer to slightly thicken, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove teriyaki sauce from heat.
  • Place pork roast in a slow cooker and pour teriyaki sauce over the top. Cook on Low until the pork is tender and falls apart when pulled with a fork, 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove the pork from the cooker and let rest for 5 minutes before shredding with 2 forks.
  • Return the shredded meat to the pot, mix with the sauce, and let it warm up for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

    • Nutrition

    259 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 1208mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 409mg

    Categories

    Slow cooker recipes
    Teriyaki recipes
    Pulled pork recipes
    Main recipes
    Asian recipes