Slow Cooker Char Siu (Chinese Barbecued Pork)

Submitted by Broke Guy

"The Char Siu can be served 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. Since it is shredded, it can also be added to sliced baguettes bahn mi style."

 

• Ready In: 24mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

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

directions

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 and seal. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, turning occasionally.
2. Place pork and marinade in a crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
3. Remove pork from slow cooker using a slotted spoon. Place on a cutting board or work surface. Cover with aluminum foil and keep warm.
4. Add broth to sauce in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until sauce thickens. Shred pork with 2 forks and serve with sauce.