Szechuan Pork Crock Pot

Experience bold and fiery flavors with this Slow Cooker Szechuan Pork recipe, a perfect blend of tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder and aromatic spices. Infused with the numbing heat of crushed Szechuan peppercorns, fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes, this savory dish is balanced by a luscious sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, honey, and rice vinegar. The crock pot does all the hard work, transforming the pork into melt-in-your-mouth perfection while absorbing the rich, tangy, and spicy flavors. Vibrant red bell peppers and a garnish of green onions and sesame seeds add a pop of color and crunch. Serve over fluffy white rice or noodles for a comforting and irresistible Asian-inspired meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing dinner, this Szechuan pork is as easy as it is flavorful!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless, trimmed and cut into 2-inch chunks)
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns (crushed)
• 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 0.33 cup Soy sauce (low sodium)
• 0.25 cup Hoison sauce
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 1 whole Red bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)
• 4 stalks Green onions (sliced, green and white parts separated)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 0 optional Cooked white rice or noodles (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss the pork chunks with cornstarch until evenly coated.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chunks in batches until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned pork to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the crushed Szechuan peppercorns and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low, and stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chicken broth. Let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes, then pour it over the pork in the crock pot.

Step 5

Add the sliced red bell pepper and the white parts of the green onions to the crock pot. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours, until the pork is tender and the flavors are well developed.

Step 7

Once cooking time is complete, stir in the sesame oil and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add more soy sauce or a pinch of sugar).

Step 8

Serve the Szechuan pork over cooked white rice or noodles. Garnish with the green parts of the green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1702.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3339.5

Total Fat 228.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.6g
Cholesterol 635.0mg	0%
Sodium 4364.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 66.2g
Protein 181.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 289.0mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 3940.2mg	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: 60.8%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 17.6%