Teriyaki Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker

Asian pulled pork is so much better made with homemade teriyaki sauce rather than the bottled stuff. It's perfect on sandwiches, over rice, in a wrap, quesadillas, burritos, tacos, etc. Also ideal for tailgating or game day snacks.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ¼ cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ cup pineapple juice
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 2 ½ pounds pork shoulder roast
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
• ¾ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine soy sauce, chicken broth, pineapple juice, brown sugar, sherry, honey, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl until you have a thin slurry, and add to the saucepan, stirring to incorporate.

Step 2

Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer to slightly thicken, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove teriyaki sauce from heat.

Step 3

Place pork roast in a slow cooker and pour teriyaki sauce over the top. Cook on Low until the pork is tender and falls apart when pulled with a fork, 6 to 8 hours.

Step 4

Remove the pork from the cooker and let rest for 5 minutes before shredding with 2 forks.

Step 5

Return the shredded meat to the pot, mix with the sauce, and let it warm up for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.