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Who knew Chinese Barbecue Pork could be so easy to make at home?! All you need is 10 minutes of prep time to throw everything together. To flavor this Chinese barbecue pork recipe, I added Chinese 5 spice powder, mirin, hoisin (all of which can be found in the international aisle of your grocery store). I also add in pantry staples like brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, and ketchup. I love making easy takeout style meals, especially when I already have everything on hand! Once the Chinese barbecue pork sauce ingredients are mixed together I add the sauce to the slow cooker with the cubed pork. Set it on low for 8 hours and come back to an amazing fall apart tender barbecue pork, which took such little effort! So easy!
Ingredients
The full ingredient list and measurements are listed in the printable recipe below.
Pork: I used pork shoulder for this recipe, however, pork butt would work well too!
Chinese barbecue pork sauce
Chinese five-spice powder: This is one of my favorite flavor profiles! It is made with star anise, fennel seeds, Szechuan peppercorns, cloves, and cinnamon. Chinese 5 spice is extremely aromatic and a little sweet! Soy Sauce: Adds saltiness with the soy flavor needed for all good Asian recipes. I recommend using low sodium soy sauce in this recipe to keep the sauce from being too salty. Sriracha: This is a spicy-sweet pepper sauce. Feel free to add more for a little extra heat! Hoisin sauce: Hoisin is made using a fermented soybean paste. It adds a little acidity but also a sweetness. Mirin: This is a tangy rice wine which adds some acidity and compliments the sweetness extremely well. Brown sugar & honey: I used these instead of white sugar as they add extra flavor as well as sweetness.
How to cook Chinese barbecue pork
Mix up the sauce: Add the Chinese barbecue sauce recipe ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Cube the pork: Dice the pork shoulder or pork butt. This will help the meat to cook quicker, and it will also be easier to shred when it’s ready. Cook: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours. When it’s finished, shred the pork with two forks in the slow cooker and enjoy!
Which cut of meat should I use?
I used pork butt for this recipe because it’s the perfect cut of meat for the slow cooker. It’s cooked low and slow for 8 hours until it is fall-apart tender.
How do I serve this easy Chinese barbecue pork?
I like to serve this Slow Cooker Chinese BBQ pork over rice with a vegetable, but there are plenty of options, especially for family-friendly dinners! Here are a few of my favorites:
White, brown or wild rice Fried rice Cauliflower Fried Rice Noodles Crispy Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Salad Asian-style tacos Burritos Nachos
How do I store this Chinese Barbecue Pork?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat it in a pot on the stove, or in the oven.
Can I freeze this Chinese Barbecue Pork recipe?
Yes! This authentic Chinese barbecue pork recipe freezes really well. Just store it after it has completely cooled in an airtight ziplock bag and reheat in a pot on the stove or in the oven. Store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Perfect for an easy meal prep!
Here are more easy takeout-style recipes to try!
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