Delicious and Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pulled Pork Recipe

This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pulled Pork recipe combines the flavors of sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce with tender and juicy pulled pork. The slow cooking process allows the meat to become incredibly tender and infused with the delicious teriyaki flavors. This recipe is perfect for a lazy Sunday dinner when you want to impress your friends and family with minimal effort. Serve the pulled pork on a bun with coleslaw for a classic pulled pork sandwich or use it as a filling for tacos or burritos. However you choose to enjoy it, this Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pulled Pork will surely become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 2.5-3 lbs pork shoulder roast
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Buns, for serving
• Coleslaw, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix together teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger.
2. Place the pork shoulder roast in the slow cooker.
3. Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the pork, making sure it is evenly coated.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook the pork on low for 6 hours or until it is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
5. Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
7. Pour the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on high for 15-30 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
8. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to coat it with the thickened sauce.
9. Serve the pulled pork on buns with coleslaw, if desired.

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