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5-Spice Pulled Pork

November 15, 2017 by Matt Robinson 10 Comments

**This is a sponsored post in collaboration with the National Pork Board. All opinions are my own.**

It’s finally turning cold here in Southern California, and with the weather change I’m all about slow-cooker meals because (1) they are easy (2) they fill the home with the best smells and (3) it always produces rich dishes like this 5-Spice Pulled Pork.

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I know, I know, pulled pork is everywhere, and you have certainly seen it around here, but I’m excited about this new approach that has an Asian spin to it. 

Pork Shoulder

 

Pork is where it’s at in my kitchen lately. It offers a variety of cuts that lends itself well to almost any flavor. It’s a good thing too, since pork is a trending protein that has chefs like Jose Mendin, a five-times James Beard semi-finalist, working it into Puerto Rican inspired dishes like this one here and here, and then smothering it in mojo sauce.

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I love that pork is getting all this attention, because it means it’s a win for all of us—more recipes and better prices. All things that will help me grow my dinner repertoire with ease. The only thing that could make things easier is if I can persuade my little ones to do the slow cooker prep.

My little guys are still a bit young for full dinner duties, but a slow-cooker seems pretty kid-friendly to me. Am I wrong? Let me know in the comment section and I would love to know when you started letting your kids cook a meal from start to finish.

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Yield: Serves 8

5-Spice Pulled Pork

5-Spice Pulled Pork

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese 5-spice seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon Sriracha

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle and cover the pork shoulder with Chinese 5-spice seasoning and garlic powder; set aside. Fill slow cooker with remaining ingredients, then stir to combine. Lower prepared pork shoulder into liquids. Turn slow-cooker on and set to low. Let cook for 6 hours. Remove pork.
  2. The National Pork Board recommends to cook pork shoulder under tender (roughly 170 degrees). In the meantime, skim the sauce and discard any solids. Shred the meat and pour the sauce over it. Serve between a halved bun with scallions.
© Matt Robinson

 

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Comments

  1. Leigh Ann Chatagnier says

    November 15, 2017 at 7:44 am

    My boys (and me) would devour this pork! So delicious!

    Reply
  2. Mary Ann @ the beach house kic says

    November 15, 2017 at 7:47 am

    These are the perfect chillier weather comfort food Matt! I just bought some Chinese 5-spice seasoning today for cookies! I’ll need to give these a try too!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    November 15, 2017 at 8:16 am

    OMG this is my love language.

    Reply
  4. Natasha @ saltandlavender.com says

    November 15, 2017 at 8:48 am

    I love pulled pork, and this looks amazing!

    Reply
  5. Nicole Harris says

    November 15, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    I’m totally wishing this was my dinner tonight!

    Reply
  6. Barbara Schieving says

    November 15, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    What a great way to change up pulled pork.

    Reply
  7. Savory Simple says

    November 16, 2017 at 8:49 am

    I wish I had this for lunch!

    Reply
  8. lindsay Cotter says

    November 16, 2017 at 8:57 am

    This is so my kind of pork! Love the 5 spice

    Reply
  9. CookinCanuck says

    November 17, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    Five-spice powder is one of my secret weapons in the kitchen, so I have a feeling I’d fall head over heels with this pulled pork!

    Reply
  10. cupcakekalechip says

    November 26, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    What an easy and tasty way to add new flavors to pulled pork!

    Reply

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