Slow Cooker Firecracker Pulled Pork
Slow Cooker Firecracker Pulled Pork is a flavor-packed dish that transforms pork shoulder into tender, mouthwatering shreds infused with a spicy-sweet glaze. This recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, requiring minimal prep while delivering maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sriracha
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks if necessary.
- Place the sliced onion at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic on top of the onions.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, and ginger until combined. Pour over the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred pork in the slow cooker and mix with sauce. Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sear the pork shoulder before adding it to the slow cooker. Customize by adding your favorite spices or swapping out pork for chicken for a lighter option.