Slow Cooker Korean Barbeque Pork Shoulder

This hot and spicy slow cooker Korean barbeque pork shoulder recipe is a delicious blend of flavors that will make your taste buds dance. The tender pork shoulder is marinated in a bold Korean barbeque sauce, then slow-cooked to perfection for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Ingredients

• 4-5 lbs pork shoulder
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup water
• Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and gochujang.
2. Place pork shoulder in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over it.
3. Add sliced onions and water to the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until pork is tender.
5. Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix with the sauce.
6. Serve over rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

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