Five Spice Pork for Sandwiches

Experience the irresistible fusion of savory and slightly sweet flavors with this Five Spice Pork for Sandwiches recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece perfect for satisfying your cravings. Tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork shoulder is infused with a bold marinade featuring soy sauce, hoisin, honey, and the aromatic warmth of Chinese five spice powder. The addition of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil elevates the flavor profile, while slow cooking ensures each bite is packed with juicy goodness. Perfectly shred and pile the succulent pork onto toasted buns, then garnish with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a vibrant finish. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or craving an elevated homemade sandwich, this recipe is sure to impress. Quick prep, effortless cooking, and unmatched flavor—your new go-to for mouthwatering pork sandwiches!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless)
• 0.5 cups Soy sauce
• 0.25 cups Hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated)
• 1 cups Chicken stock
• 3 Green onions (sliced for garnish)
• 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 6 Sandwich rolls or buns

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks (about 3-4 inches).

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Chinese five spice powder, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Step 3

Place the pork shoulder chunks into the bowl with the marinade, coating them thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the marinated pork from the bowl, reserving the marinade, and sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 5

Transfer the seared pork to a slow cooker. Pour the reserved marinade over the pork and add the chicken stock.

Step 6

Set the slow cooker to low and cook the pork for 6-8 hours, or until it is tender enough to easily shred with a fork.

Step 7

Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce to keep it moist and flavorful.

Step 8

Toast the sandwich rolls or buns lightly, if desired. Pile the shredded five spice pork onto the buns.

Step 9

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2491.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5233.9

Total Fat 310.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 975.8mg	0%
Sodium 8699.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 310.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 78.9g
Protein 310.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 643.1mg	0%
Iron 33.4mg	0%
Potassium 4850.9mg	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: 52.9%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 23.5%