Spicy Asian Pork Filling for the Slow Cooker

Transform your dinner routine with this irresistible Spicy Asian Pork Filling, a slow cooker recipe that combines bold flavors and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Made with succulent boneless pork shoulder slow-cooked in a rich blend of soy sauce, hoisin, sriracha, honey, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this dish delivers the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. A hint of Chinese five-spice and crushed red pepper flakes adds an exotic touch, while a drizzle of sesame oil ties everything together. Ideal for tacos, bao buns, rice bowls, or lettuce wraps, this versatile filling is both easy to prepare and packed with savory, umami-rich goodness. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a slow cooker doing all the work, this crowd-pleaser is a must-try for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Don’t forget the green onion and sesame seed garnish for a finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:370 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless, trimmed of excess fat)
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Five-spice powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 stalks Green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, five-spice powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and sesame oil until well combined.

Step 3

Place the pork chunks into the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over the pork, ensuring all pieces are coated.

Step 4

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shredded.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Serve the spicy Asian pork filling warm in tacos, bao buns, rice bowls, or lettuce wraps.

Step 7

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving for added flavor and presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1251.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2823.5

Total Fat 182.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
Cholesterol 727.7mg	0%
Sodium 7070.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 58.8g
Protein 216.2g	0%

Vitamin D 63.5IU	0%
Calcium 226.6mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 3751.8mg	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: 57.6%

Protein: 30.4%

Carbs: 12.0%