Crock Pot Asian Pork Roast

Prepare to elevate your next dinner with this Crock Pot Asian Pork Roast—a melt-in-your-mouth dish bursting with bold, savory flavors. This slow-cooked masterpiece combines tender pork shoulder with an irresistible marinade made from soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and rice vinegar, infused with fresh garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. The result? A richly seasoned, fall-apart pork that's perfectly balanced between sweet, tangy, and umami. After eight hours of effortless cooking, the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze with the help of a simple cornstarch slurry, coating the shredded pork in pure flavor perfection. Garnished with vibrant scallions and toasted sesame seeds, this Asian-inspired roast pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles for a comforting meal that’s sure to impress. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend dinners, this easy crock pot recipe will quickly become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Pork shoulder roast
• 0.5 cups Soy sauce
• 0.25 cups Hoisin sauce
• 0.25 cups Honey
• 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 pieces Scallions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat off the pork shoulder roast and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to create the marinade.

Step 3

Place the pork roast into the slow cooker and pour the marinade over the top, ensuring the meat is fully coated.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreddable.

Step 5

Once cooked, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat.

Step 6

Transfer the shredded pork back into the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Pour the slurry into the crock pot and stir to thicken the sauce. Cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Step 8

Before serving, garnish the pork with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or alongside vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1788.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4065.9

Total Fat 293.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 954.5mg	0%
Sodium 6474.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 67.9g
Protein 262.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 330.1mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 4553.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.0%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 10.5%