Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork Roast

Elevate your dinner game with this Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork Roast, a mouthwatering twist on the classic Cantonese barbecue dish made effortlessly in your kitchen. This recipe features tender, juicy pork shoulder infused with a bold, flavorful marinade of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, and aromatic garlic and ginger. The slow cooker does all the work, delivering melt-in-your-mouth pork that pairs perfectly with a glossy, caramelized glaze made from the cooking liquids. For an added touch of authenticity, optional red food coloring recreates the signature vibrant hue of traditional char siu. Serve with steamed rice or noodles, and garnish with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a stunning meal that’s both comforting and impressive. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish brings the rich flavors of Chinese cuisine to your table with minimal effort. Keywords: Slow Cooker Char Siu, pork roast recipe, Cantonese-style BBQ, tender pork shoulder meal, easy Asian-inspired dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork shoulder (boneless, trimmed of excess fat)
• 0.5 cups hoisin sauce
• 0.25 cups soy sauce
• 0.25 cups honey
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons red food coloring (optional, for traditional red hue)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red food coloring (if using).

Step 2

Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it, ensuring the pork is well-coated.

Step 3

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart.

Step 4

Once cooked, transfer the pork to a cutting board and shred with two forks or slice as preferred.

Step 5

Pour the remaining cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then whisk it into the saucepan.

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a glaze (about 2–3 minutes).

Step 7

Drizzle the glaze over the shredded pork and toss to coat evenly.

Step 8

Serve the Char Siu Pork garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, alongside steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1761.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4057.5

Total Fat 254.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 1092.5mg	0%
Sodium 6360.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 85.3g
Protein 314.6g	0%

Vitamin D 95.3IU	0%
Calcium 354.9mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 5151.9mg	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: 56.3%

Protein: 30.9%

Carbs: 12.8%