Char Siu Pork Roast - Slow Cooker

By á-18336

In this recipe for Char Siu, the Chinese version of barbecue, the pork is cooked in the slow-cooker for an extra tender, juicy, and stress-free meal. Serve with sticky or long-grain white rice and a steamed or stir-fried medley of bell peppers, carrots, snow peas, sliced baby corn, and water chestnuts.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 (2-pound) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed
• 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth

Details

Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Place in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add pork to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, turning occasionally.
Place pork and marinade in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
Remove pork from slow cooker using a slotted spoon; place on a cutting board or work surface. Cover with aluminum foil; keep warm.
Add broth to sauce in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until sauce thickens. Shred pork with 2 forks; serve with sauce.

Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 227
Calories from fat: 38%
Fat: 9.5g
Saturated fat: 3.1g
Monounsaturated fat: 3.9g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g
Protein: 21.6g
Carbohydrate: 12.7g
Fiber: 0.4g
Cholesterol: 73mg
Iron: 1.7mg
Sodium: 561mg
Calcium: 30mg
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