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Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork

8 hr slow cooker · 10 min hands-on4 servings🍳 1 pan + slow cookerPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$18.00690 cal · 42g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless pork shoulder2½ lb
  • hoisin sauce½ cup
  • soy sauce3 tbsp
  • honey3 tbsp
  • Chinese five spice1 tsp
  • garlic4 cloves
  • fresh ginger1 tbsp
  • baby bok choy1 lb
  • jasmine rice1½ cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stir together the hoisin, soy sauce, honey, five spice, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside 1/4 cup for glazing.

  2. 2

    Cut the pork into 4 big pieces, put it in the slow cooker, and pour the rest of the sauce over it.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until very tender.

  4. 4

    Move the pork to a foil-lined sheet pan, brush with the saved sauce, and broil 4-5 minutes until the edges caramelize.

  5. 5

    Halve the bok choy and sauté it in a hot pan with a splash of the cooking juices for 3 minutes. Cook the rice.

  6. 6

    Slice or chop the pork and serve over rice with the bok choy, drizzled with some of the juices.

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