A very simple recipe for pulled pork with Asian flavors.
| Servings | 4 Portions |
| Tags | International | Pork | Slowcooker | Spicy |
| Allergens | Gluten, Sesame, Soybeans, Wheat |
| Prep Time | 5 min |
| Cook Time | 480 min |
The simplest possible recipe for an interesting pulled pork variation. I usually use pork neck (collar) for pulled pork, but I managed to get hold of some inexpensive cured pork shank (bone-in) and decided to give it a try. At the same time, I wanted to test my homemade plum sauce—which was packed with flavor—thinking it might be enough on its own. Just to be safe, I threw in two homegrown chilies as well, and all in all, I thought it turned out pretty well. It gave the pulled pork a more Asian touch and a slightly different texture compared to using pork neck, but it was tasty and very easy to make.
I've only made this dish once, and only with my homemade plum sauce. I plan to try it with a store-bought version sometime in the future and will try to remember to update this post with the results.
There are surely many ways to do this, but I was aiming for a simple approach here. So, I just took the meat out of the packaging and tossed it—skin, bone, and all—straight into the slow cooker. I added the plum sauce and chopped chili, then let it cook for 8 hours. Afterward, I simply fished out the skin (which was relatively easy to separate by then) and the pieces of bone. Then I shredded the meat, and it was all done.
I tried serving this pulled pork with rice, carrots, some pickled red onion, and salad, which worked out well. I also tried serving it in a homemade ciabatta with the same accompaniments, which worked perfectly too.
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Ingredients
Directions
- Clean the salted pork hock and place it in the slow cooker.
- Pour the plum sauce over the pork.
- Chop the chilies and add them to the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 8 hours.
- Remove the skin and any bone fragments.
- Shred the meat using two forks or a similar tool.
- Serve with rice or in a bun. Suitable accompaniments include pickled red onion, thinly sliced carrot, lettuce, and some cilantro (or parsley).
Nutrition Facts*
| Total | Serving | 100 g | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2788.8 kcal | 697.2 kcal | 166 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g | 10.5 g | 2.50 g |
| Fat | 108.7 g | 27.17 g | 6.47 g |
| Protein | 412.78 g | 103.19 g | 24.57 g |
| Sugar | 32.59 g | 8.15 g | 1.94 g |
| Salt | 21.84 g | 5.46 g | 1.30 g |
* The nutritional information provided is approximated and calculated using the ingredients available in the database. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
