Spicy and flavorful pulled pork made with gochujang in a slow cooker

This gochujang pulled pork recipe is perfect for a crowd or for meal prepping. The spicy and tangy flavors of gochujang blend with tender pork, creating a mouthwatering dish that will leave everyone craving for more. With the convenience of a slow cooker, this recipe is super easy to make. Serve the pulled pork on buns or with rice for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork shoulder, boneless
• 1/2 cup gochujang paste
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• Buns or steamed rice, for serving
• Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

1. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine gochujang paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and water. Mix well.
3. Pour the gochujang mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulled apart.
5. Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
6. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
7. Cover the slow cooker again and let the pork soak in the sauce for an additional 20-30 minutes.
8. Serve the gochujang pulled pork on buns or with steamed rice.
9. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
10. Enjoy the flavorful and spicy gochujang pulled pork!

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