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    Chinese-Inspired Barbecue Pulled Pork

    Published: Sep 21, 2022 by Janessa

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    Inspired by Chinese Char Siu, this easy slow cooker pulled pork recipe mimics the flavors of Chinese five spice, soy sauce, honey and garlic but uses every day ingredients you probably already have on hand. Enjoy this on rice, in sandwiches or use it to make some Asian flavored tacos.

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    • The Ingredients
    • The Method
    • Leftovers
    • Serving Ideas and Uses
    • Dietary Notes
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    • Char Siu Pulled Pork
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    Char siu shredded pork on a bed of rice with broccoli.

    Have you ever had Char Siu? If so, you will love this Chinese Barbecue Pulled Pork! The "Char Siu Sauce" is adapted to be made with the wholesome ingredients you probably have in your pantry!

    Coat the pork, throw it all in the slow cooker and enjoy an easy dinner in a few hours!

    The Ingredients

    Ingredients for Chinese barbecue pulled pork.
    • Boneless Pork- The pork gets cooked for a long time so you can use cheaper and tougher cuts of meat. Fattier cuts of meat tend to turn out the juiciest. However, I have used several types for this recipe and gotten great results! Pork shoulder, pork loin, pork tenderloin and even a pack of pork chops.
    • Sauce
      • Honey- Molasses or maple syrup will also work.
      • Rice Vinegar- Be sure to use unseasoned.
      • Coconut Aminos- Tamari or Soy Sauce can be used instead. These tend to be saltier than coconut aminos so I would reduce the added sea salt by half.
      • Fine Sea Salt
      • Sesame Oil
      • Black Pepper
      • Cinnamon
      • Cloves
      • Minced Garlic- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder could be used in a pinch.
    • Water

    The Method

    1. Mix sauce. Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

    2. Coat pork. Place the pork in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour ⅓ of the sauce over top and use a brush or spatula to ensure that it is evenly coated. Turn the pork over and pour the remaining sauce overtop. Again, brush it to ensure that it is coated. Pour ¾ cup of water around the outside of the pork.

    How to coat pork with sauce.

    3. Cook. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.

    4. Shred. Use a fork to shred the pork. Allow to continue to cook for 10-15 minutes to soak up some of the juices.

    How to shred char siu pulled pork.

    5. Enjoy!

    Leftovers

    Make Ahead: Marinade can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Cover in an airtight container and refrigerate. Pork can also be marinated up to 1 day in advance. Cover the slow cooker insert and place in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

    To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

    To Reheat: Rewarm in the microwave or repurpose in one of the ways suggested below!

    Chinese barbecue pulled pork on rice.

    Serving Ideas and Uses

    This Chinese barbecue inspired pork is so full of flavour and would be great for so many things! Enjoy it on a bed of rice (or Coconut Rice) alongside some steamed, roasted or stir fried vegetables for an easy dinner. Or you could:

    • Use it to make sandwiches
    • Have Asian inspired tacos- this slaw would be great on top!
    • Use it in place of Char Siu to make Singapore Noodles
    • Add it to:
      • Salads
      • Stir Fries
      • Fried Rice
    Chinese barbecue pulled pork on a plate with broccoli and rice.

    Dietary Notes

    If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Nut Free
    • Paleo

    And if you liked this recipe...

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    Chinese barbecue pulled pork on rice.

    Char Siu Pulled Pork

    If you like Char Siu, you'll love this Chinese-inspired Barbecue Pulled Pork! Made with a homemade sauce and cooked in a slow cooker, it is so full of flavour!
    5 from 41 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 325kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb pork
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • 1 and ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 and ½ tablespoon coconut aminos
    • 2 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cloves
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • ¾ cup water*
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    Instructions

    • Combine all of the ingredients except the pork and water in a bowl.
    • Place the pork in a slow cooker and pour about ⅓ of mixture over top. Use a spatula or brush to ensure it is fully coated. Flip the pork over and pour the remaining mixture over top. Again brush to ensure it is fully coated. Pour ¾ cup of water around the edge of the pork.
    • Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Shred with a fork and allow to cook for 10-15 additional minutes to soak up the juices.

    Notes

    *If you increase of decrease the amount that you make, you still need to use ¾ cup of water.
    Leftovers
    Store leftover pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

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    1. kushigalu

      September 21, 2022 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      This pulled pork looks amazingly delicious. Great recipe. Pinned to try this soon.

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 21, 2022 at 11:32 am

        Thank you for your kind review!

        Reply
    2. Nancy

      September 21, 2022 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      Two of my favourite things in one. We love a good char siu. This pull apart version is great

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 21, 2022 at 11:32 am

        I'm glad you liked this recipe, Nancy!

        Reply
    3. Jamie

      September 21, 2022 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      I love the flavor of this pulled pork! The Chinese flavors were so delicious and we loved it!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 21, 2022 at 11:31 am

        I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jamie!

        Reply
    4. Mahy

      September 21, 2022 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      I've got to keep this recipe on hand. Fantastic pulled pork - I bet it tastes incredible!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 21, 2022 at 11:31 am

        Thank you for your kind review, Mahy!

        Reply
    5. Tara

      September 21, 2022 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      This pulled pork looks absolutely fantastic! I love how easily it comes together and it is packed with so many amazing flavors.

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 21, 2022 at 11:31 am

        Thank you for your kind review, Tara!

        Reply

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