SLOW COOKER HONEY-SOY BRAISED PORK WITH LIME AND GINGER
Here to save your weeknight life: a slow-cooker main that's truly "set-it-and-forget-it," with results that taste like they required significantly more effort. This rich and flavorful pork takes about 5 minutes to throw together in the morning. Before dinner, just simmer the sauce - a sweet-salty mix of soy and honey - until it's syrupy, shred the meat, add a flurry of fresh herbs and you're done. The meat is a wonderfully simple anchor, and you can build a meal around it: Add lettuce cups and kimchi or serve it over rice, whole grains or even tortillas.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weekday, meat, roasts, main course
Time 8h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the pork in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Scatter the garlic, ginger, red-pepper flakes and lime zest over the top. In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the tamari, honey and sesame oil, then pour it over the pork. Using tongs, turn to coat all sides of the pork in the sauce, and spoon some over the top so that some of the garlic and ginger is on top of the pork. Cover and cook on low until the pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork, 8 to 9 hours; it will hold well on warm. (If you are home and able to flip the pork once during cooking, that will help the flavors distribute evenly on the meat and make the color uniform. If not, it will be fine.)
- Using tongs, transfer the pork from the slow cooker to a serving platter or large, shallow serving bowl. Using a ladle, skim excess fat off the surface of the cooking liquid, if desired. Carefully pour the sauce into a large pot. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and let it simmer until reduced and slightly syrupy, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely shred the pork using two forks.
- Sprinkle the lime juice over the top of the meat. Drizzle about half the sauce over the top of the shredded meat, tossing to evenly combine. Serve over rice or noodles or in lettuce cups. Top with sesame seeds, scallions and cilantro. Pass the remaining sauce at the table, if desired, as well as extra lime wedges and red-pepper flakes.
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George nonono
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any pork lover. The meat is cooked to perfection and the sauce is simply divine.
Marques Wilson
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy a delicious and affordable meal.
Sem Dema
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Bakhe
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover pork.
Anapurna Chauhan
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's quick and easy to prepare, and it's always a hit with my family.
Denelda Roll
[email protected]I've never made braised pork before, but this recipe made it so easy. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The pork is elegant and delicious, and the sauce is sure to impress your guests.
Muhammad Abu Bakar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is so good that it makes the pork taste amazing.
Sonia Milik
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the tender pork and the flavorful sauce.
Chirbira Joules
[email protected]This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes. The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for.
Jennifer Arthur
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The honey and soy sauce give it a sweet and savory taste, while the lime and ginger add a refreshing brightness.
Mohammad Nayeem
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to prepare, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Siphiwe Gumede
[email protected]The pork was a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll cook the pork for a shorter amount of time.
MD Ahad Ali
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's so easy to throw everything in the slow cooker and come home to a delicious meal.
Shaqwel Bailey
[email protected]This honey soy braised pork is a winner! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was sticky and delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my whole family.