Best 4 Chinese Braised Pork Crock Pot Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey to savor the tantalizing flavors of Chinese braised pork, a beloved dish that epitomizes the essence of comfort food. This classic recipe, often prepared in a crock pot, effortlessly transforms humble ingredients into a symphony of taste and tenderness. With its rich sauce, melt-in-your-mouth pork, and aromatic spices, Chinese braised pork is guaranteed to become a staple in your kitchen. Let's dive into the world of this delectable dish and explore the best recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKED RED BRAISED PORK BELLY

Slow-Cooked Red Braised Pork Belly image

This is one of the most common Chinese household dishes. You almost never find this dish in restaurants because it takes a long time to cook and because it is gloriously fatty. Serve with steamed rice and your choice of vegetable.

Provided by Ray Sheen

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese

Time 7h37m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds pork belly, cut into bite-size pieces
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup dark soy sauce
¼ cup Shaoxing rice wine
¼ cup light soy sauce
4 scallions, halved
4 slices fresh ginger
4 star anise pods
water to cover
½ (8 ounce) package vegetarian chicken substitute, diced
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

Steps:

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add pork belly; cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain.
Heat vegetable oil and brown sugar in a wok or large skillet over medium heat until sugar is melted. Add pork; cook until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes. Add dark soy sauce; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
Transfer pork mixture to a slow cooker. Add rice wine, light soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and star anise. Pour in enough water to just cover the pork.
Cook on Low until pork is tender, about 6 hours. Add diced chicken substitute, hard-boiled eggs, and more water to cover.
Cook on Low until eggs absorb cooking liquid, rotating halfway through, about 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 379.6 mg, Fat 48.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 3036 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

FIVE SPICE SLOW COOKER PORK WITH NOODLES

Five Spice Slow Cooker Pork with Noodles image

With a nod to the sweet, savory flavor of char siu (Cantonese-style barbecue pork), this set-it-and-forget-it-style slow cooker recipe yields wonderfully tender pork shoulder that pairs perfectly with Chinese egg noodles.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 6h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 pounds trimmed pork shoulder
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup dark soy sauce
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 garlic head, halved
1 (2-inch) knob unpeeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
8 dried shiitake mushrooms, optional
Hot cooked Chinese egg noodles, for serving

Steps:

Rub the pork all over with the five-spice powder and salt. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the scallions, garlic, ginger, the mushrooms, if using, and the meat, turning it a few times to coat. Cover the cooker, set it on HIGH, and cook for 4 hours. Set the cooker on LOW and cook until the meat is very tender, at least another 2 hours (6 hours total).
Transfer the pork to a platter, cover lightly, and let rest 15 minutes. Meanwhile, pour the cooking liquid into a measuring cup and skim off and discard the vegetables and fat that rise to the surface. Slice the meat and serve warm or at room temperature with noodles and the sauce on the side.

SPICY CHINESE PORK FOR THE CROCK POT

Spicy Chinese Pork for the Crock Pot image

This pork comes out tender and delicious, and the sauce has a great combo of sweet and spicy flavors. This is great with fried rice or just plain white rice. (I used a 5 quart crock pot for this recipe) Enjoy!

Provided by Midwest Maven

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 3h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 lbs pork tenderloin, cut in bite sized chunks
12 ounces fresh button mushrooms, quartered
1 cup leek, thinly sliced (washed well first, as they can be sandy)
2 cups carrots, cut into rounds (I like to cut them on the bias to look pretty & you don't need to peel them)
2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, sliced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/8 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over med/high heat.
Saute the tenderloin chunks quickly for about 5 minutes(watching them closely to not burn the outsides of the meat) to get some color on them. This will get rid of a little fat and liquid from the meat as well.
With a slotted spoon, scoop out the meat and place in your slow cooker, discard any fat or liquid from the meat cooking.
Add the mushrooms, leeks, carrots, water chestnuts, and garlic to your slow cooker also.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, chili sauce, hoisin sauce, dry sherry, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper.
Pour sauce mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker, and stir to coat everything well.
Cover with lid, put your slow cooker on High and cook for 2 1/2 hours.
After 2 1/2 hours, mix the cornstarch and water in a small cup until smooth, and add it to the mixture in your slow cooker.
Stir for a couple minutes, until you see the sauce thicken slightly, then close lid again and let cook on High for another 30 minutes.

ASIAN BRAISED PORK (SLOW COOKER)

Asian Braised Pork (Slow Cooker) image

I found this recipe for a pork roast in Woman's Day magazine and changed it up a little bit. I use pork chops in place of a roast and served it with stir-fried vegetables and rice. I also made another batch of the sauce and poured it into the stir-fried vegetables (with some cornstarch) while they were cooking. I was worried because the ingredients were kind of foreign to me but it turned out wonderfully.

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories Pork

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 pork chops (I used boneless)

Steps:

Place the pork chops in the bottom of a slow cooker.
Mix the other ingredients in a bowl and pour over the pork.
Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or High for 5-6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.6, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 137.3, Sodium 466.4, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 9.1, Protein 41.8

Tips:

Choose high-quality pork belly for the best flavor and texture.
Using a slow cooker allows for a long, slow braising process that results in fall-apart tender pork.
Adding a variety of spices and aromatics to the braising liquid infuses the pork with rich flavor.
Simmering the pork in a flavorful broth helps to keep it moist and juicy.
The addition of soy sauce and brown sugar provides a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Garnishing the pork with green onions and sesame seeds adds a pop of color and freshness.

Conclusion:

This Chinese braised pork belly recipe is a classic dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. With its tender, flavorful meat and delicious sauce, this dish is perfect for any occasion. The slow cooker method makes it easy to prepare, and the end result is a mouthwatering meal that is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy pork dish, give this Chinese braised pork belly recipe a try.