Slow Cooker Thai Pork with Rice

This slow cooker Thai pork with rice recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of Thailand in a comforting and filling meal. The tender and juicy pork is cooked in a fragrant and flavorful Thai-inspired sauce, and served over steamed rice for a complete and satisfying dish. With only a few minutes of preparation, your slow cooker does the rest of the work, resulting in a tender and flavorful pork that pairs perfectly with the aromatic rice. It's the perfect recipe for busy weeknight dinners or weekend meals where you want to spend less time in the kitchen but still enjoy a delicious homemade meal.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon red curry paste
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, red curry paste, and coconut milk. Stir well to coat the pork in the sauce.
2. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
3. Once the pork is cooked, use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
4. Serve the shredded pork over cooked rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
5. Enjoy!

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