- Optional: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro for garnish
Steps
Gochujang Pulled Pork in Slow Cooker Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Step 1: Cut the pork shoulder into cubes and place them in a slow cooker.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together gochujang, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 3: Pour the mixture over the pork shoulder and stir to coat each piece.
Step 4: Cover the slow cooker with a lid and set it to low.
Step 5: Cook for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender and falls apart easily with a fork.
Step 6: Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Step 7: Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
Step 8: Serve hot and enjoy your gochujang pulled pork in the slow cooker!
Gochujang is a popular Korean spice that adds a sweet and spicy flavor to this dish. It pairs perfectly with the tangy apple cider vinegar and the savory soy sauce to create a delicious and unique taste. This recipe can be adjusted to your liking by adding more or less gochujang, adjusting the seasonings, or even adding some vegetables for extra nutrition. So grab your slow cooker and give this gochujang pulled pork a try!