Crockpot Honey Sesame Pork Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

This Crockpot Honey Sesame Pork Recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that allows you to enjoy tender, sweet, and savory pork with minimal effort. Perfect for busy days, this recipe utilizes a slow cooker to infuse the meat with honey, soy sauce, and sesame flavors.

Simply prepare the ingredients, set your Crockpot, and let it do the work while you go about your day. This dish pairs well with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.

Delicious Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Pork

This recipe features pork shoulder cooked in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce, resulting in tender meat that falls apart easily. The cooking time is approximately 6-8 hours on low heat, serving about 6 people.

Ingredients

2 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into chunks
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Add Pork to Crockpot: Place the pork shoulder chunks in the Crockpot and pour the honey sesame sauce over the top, ensuring the meat is well coated.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Thicken the Sauce: Once cooked, remove the pork and set it aside. Pour the sauce into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.
Serve: Shred the pork and return it to the sauce, mixing well. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions over rice or with steamed vegetables.