SLOW-COOKER CHAR SIU PORK

Slow-Cooker Char Siu Pork image

The Asian influence here in the Hawaiian islands inspired my char siu recipe. It's tasty as is, in a bun or over rice. We make it often so we have leftovers to add to fried rice, ramen and salads. -Karen Naihe, Kamuela, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1/2 cup chicken broth
Fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

Combine first 7 ingredients; pour into a large shallow dish. Add pork; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Transfer pork and marinade to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, 5-6 hours on low or until tender. Remove; when cool enough to handle, shred meat using 2 forks. Skim fat from cooking juices; stir in chicken broth. Return pork to slow cooker and heat through. Top with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.