Gochujang Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker

Gochujang Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker

Gochujang (Korean red pepper sauce) pulled pork is an easy American-Korean fusion recipe.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Yield:
1 4-pound roast
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 sprigs thyme, stemmed
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed
  • ¼ cup butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 8 hamburger buns, split
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1
Combine gochujang, onion, vinegar, chicken stock, honey, brown sugar, ginger, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, cinnamon, salt, thyme, and black pepper together in a large bowl and mix well.

Step 2
Dredge pork in the gochujang sauce on all sides. Pour sauce into a slow cooker and add the pork. Spoon some of the sauce on top of the pork. Cover and cook on Low until pork roast shreds easily with a fork, about 8 hours.

Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4
Place roast in a large bowl and shred the meat with 2 forks. Pour the sauce from the slow cooker into a pot over medium-high heat. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover; reduce heat to a simmer.

Step 5
Mix 1 tablespoon butter and flour in a small bowl; combine with the sauce in the pot and mix well. Cook until heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir again.

Step 6
Spread remaining 3 tablespoons butter over insides of buns. Place on a baking sheet.

Step 7
Toast in the preheated oven until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 8
Pour the sauce into the bowl with the shredded pork and mix. Top pork with green onions. Spoon pork over the toasted buns.

Tips

Cook's Note:

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

341
Calories
12g
Fat
35g
Carbs
23g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 341
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat5g 26%
Cholesterol67mg 22%
Sodium627mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate35g 13%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars14g
Protein23g
Vitamin C3mg 13%
Calcium75mg 6%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium353mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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