Easy and delicious Teriyaki Pulled Pork made in the slow cooker

This recipe for Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pulled Pork is a flavorful and easy dinner option that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The tender and juicy pork is slow cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce that is sweet, tangy, and packed with umami flavors. The result is a deliciously saucy and melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork that is perfect for sandwiches, tacos, rice bowls, and more. With a minimal amount of prep work and the convenience of the slow cooker, this recipe is a must-try!

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• Sesame seeds, for garnish
• Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and water.
3. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
4. Cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.
5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
6. In a small saucepan, bring the remaining sauce from the slow cooker to a simmer over medium heat.
7. Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture and cook until the sauce has thickened.
8. Pour the thickened sauce over the shredded pork and mix well to coat.
9. Serve the teriyaki pulled pork on buns, tortillas, or over rice.
10. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

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