Asian Pulled Pork
Tender, flavorful, and savory, this Asian Pulled Pork is slow-cooked in a rich sauce with soy, ginger, and garlic. Perfect for sandwiches, rice bowls, or lettuce wraps!
EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 2 lb Pork Shoulder or Pork Butt
- 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1.5 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Add Day of Cooking:
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with water
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT cornstarch.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 6-8 hours until the meat is tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred pork and return to liquid.
- Add cornstarch and cook for an additional 30 minutes until juices have thickened.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 40 minutes, natural pressure release.
- Shred pork and return to liquid.
- Add cornstarch and cook for 3-4 minutes on saute setting in the pressure cooker until the juices have thickened.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve over a bed of rice or in lettuce wraps topped with sesame seeds and green onions with a side of broccoli or stir fried mixed veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 36gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 892mgPotassium: 673mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 0.4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Asian Pulled Pork Bag Label
