Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork Roast

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Slow Cooker Char Siu Pork Roast

In this recipe for Char Siu, the Chinese version of barbecue, the pork is cooked in the slow-cooker for an extra tender, juicy, and stress-free meal. Serve with sticky or long-grain white rice and a steamed or stir-fried medley of bell peppers, carrots, snow peas, sliced baby corn, and water chestnuts.

Photo by: Becky Luigart-Stayner

• YIELD: 8 servings (serving size: 3 ounces pork and 1/4 cup sauce)
• COURSE: Main Dishes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 2 pounds boneless Boston butt pork roast, trimmed
• 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

Preparation

Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Place in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add pork to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, turning occasionally.

Place pork and marinade in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

Remove pork from slow cooker using a slotted spoon; place on a cutting board or work surface. Cover with aluminum foil; keep warm.

Add broth to sauce in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until sauce thickens. Shred pork with 2 forks; serve with sauce.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

• Calories: 227
• Calories from fat: 38%
• Fat: 9.5g
• Saturated fat: 3.1g
• Monounsaturated fat: 3.9g
• Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g
• Protein: 21.6g
• Carbohydrate: 12.7g
• Fiber: 0.4g
• Cholesterol: 73mg
• Iron: 1.7mg
• Sodium: 561mg
• Calcium: 30mg