This recipe takes inspiration from traditional Chinese flavors to create a savory and slightly sweet Dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend get-together.
The combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, Hoisin sauce, and Shaoxing wine creates a complex flavor profile, while spices like ginger, garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika give the dish a bold and aromatic kick.
And the best part? This recipe is incredibly easy to make in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, so you can enjoy a mouthwatering meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Let's get cooking!
How to Make Asian Pulled Pork
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Combine soy sauce, mushroom-flavored soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, salt, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, and light brown sugar in a small bowl.
Set aside. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar, paprika, five-spice, cumin, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork.
Heat the canola oil in a large, heavy-duty nonstick pot over high heat; add the pork and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 5 minutes. Add the sauce mixture, onion, and hot water to the pot and stir to combine.
Cover the Asian Pulled Pork with a lid and braise over medium heat, constantly stirring until the meat is fork-tender, about 2 ½ to 3 hours. Stir in the chopped green onion. Serve over rice with the sauce on top, or stuff it into dinner rolls to make a sandwich.
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Easy Asian Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- (1) 3-to-4-pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil , as needed
- 1 cup hot water
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Mushroom-Flavored Soy Sauce or dark soy sauce
- ¼ cup Shaoxing wine
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 thumb size ginger , sliced
- 8 garlic cloves , finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 onion , chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mushroom-flavored soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, salt, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, and remaining light brown sugar. Set aside.
- Combine 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar, paprika, five-spice, cumin, and ½ teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork.
- Heat the canola oil in a large heavy-duty nonstick pot over high heat; add the pork and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 5 minutes.
- Add the sauce mixture, onion, and hot water to the pot and stir to combine. Cover the Asian Pulled Pork with a lid and braise over medium heat, constantly stirring until the meat is fork-tender, about 2 ½ to 3 hours. Stir in the chopped green onion and serve over rice with the sauce on top, or stuff into dinner rolls to make a sandwich.
Notes
- Microwave: Transfer the desired amount of Asian Pulled Pork to a microwave-safe dish, cover with a lid or a damp paper towel, and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the pulled pork in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated.
- Stovetop: Place the desired amount of pulled pork in a nonstick skillet with a splash of water or broth. Cover with a lid and heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using standard data sources. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes. This information is for general reference only and should not be considered a substitute for professional dietary advice.
