Slow-Cooked Soy-Braised Pork

Adapted from Soy-Braised Pork Belly for the crockpot.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  lbs boneless pork loin
• 1  piece fresh ginger, 1-inch long
• 4  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons five-spice powder
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1  cinnamon stick
• 6  garlic cloves, smashed with the flat of a knife
• 4  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon mirin
• 1  cup water

Directions

1. Cut the pork loin into six equal pieces and place into a 3 1/2 qt crock pot. Cut ginger in three slices and add to meat. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours.
2. Remove the pork to a plate. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick, the ginger and the garlic cloves. Transfer the liquid to a pot over high heat and simmer until reduced and slightly thickened and glossy.
3. Slice pork 1/4"-1/3" thick and serve with thickened sauce.