Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Asian Pulled Pork Bowl, featuring tender, slow-cooked pork infused with a savory marinade of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. This dish is not just delicious; it’s also customizable, allowing you to mix and match toppings to suit your taste. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressive gatherings, this recipe guarantees mouthwatering leftovers for meal prep. Discover how easy it is to create this satisfying bowl of goodness right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Optional toppings: sliced scallions, shredded carrots, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and brown sugar.
- Marinate the Pork: Place the pork shoulder in a large zip-top bag or container and pour the marinade over it. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Cook the Pork: Preheat your slow cooker on low heat. Transfer the marinated pork and all marinade into the slow cooker. Cook on low for about 8 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the Pork: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Mix back into the sauce.
- Assemble Bowls: Serve over steamed rice or quinoa and top with your choice of toppings.
- Serve: Drizzle with additional sauce from the slow cooker before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg