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Simmering Pork in a Sweet Ginger Broth (Crockpot Recipe)

Cook Pork Slowly with Sweet Honey-Ginger Flavor

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Cooker Recipe: Honey-Ginger Pork Slow-Cooked
Cooker Recipe: Honey-Ginger Pork Slow-Cooked

Simmering Pork in a Sweet Ginger Broth (Crockpot Recipe)

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This scrumptious dish never fails to impress, boasting a delightful fusion of sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy undertones. If you're a fan of leafy greens, feel free to amp up the kale to double the bundle, but keep in mind you'll need to toss it around 3 to 4 times as it simmers. Serve it up over Asian-style noodles and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for an added crunch.

If you're digging this dish, don't miss out on our delectable Honey-Ginger Pork Ramen Broth recipe, seasoned with pork, mushrooms, and ginger.

Recipe courtesy of Weldon Owen; photo by Eva Kolenko

  • Serves: 6 to 8 people
  • Difficulty Level: Easy peasy
  • Prep Time + Cook Time: Around 8 hours and 25 minutes

Recipe Ingredients (11)

  • 1 (4-4.5 pounds) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3 equal pieces
  • Generous amount of kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup mirin or medium-dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons warm honey
  • 4 cloves large garlic, minced
  • 1 heaping tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (optional), sliced
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil (optional, if browning the pork)
  • 1 large bunch kale (preferably lacinato or flat-leaf), stretchy ribs discarded, leaves chopped

Cooking Steps

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Sprinkle the pork pieces with salt. In a small bowl, mix together the mirin, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, onion, and jalapeño (if using).

(Step 2 is optional)2. If you're feeling fancy, heat a flameproof slow cooker insert over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add oil and warm it up. In batches to prevent overcrowding, sear the pork on each side until it develops a nice brown crust (3 to 4 minutes per side).3. Transfer the insert to the slow cooker and pour the mirin-soy mixture over the pork, covering it evenly. If you skipped the browning step, proceed directly by placing the pork and sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and let it simmer on low for 8 hours. About an hour before it's ready, add the kale. The pork should be incredibly tender, and the kale should be soft, too.

Assembling the Dish:

  1. Pull the pork out onto a cutting board and chop it coarsely, carefully discarding any large lumps of fat. Using a large spoon, remove excess fat from the cooking liquid. Put the pork back in the slow cooker and stir gently.

Serving Suggestions:

  1. Scoop the pork, kale, and broth onto warm cooked noodles, arranged on a platter or individual plates. Serve immediately.

Bonus Recipes:

Looking for more Asian-inspired dishes to rock your taste buds? Here are some fantastic alternatives that you're gonna love:

1. Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork

  • Highlights: Pork, cranberry sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic
  • Description: Swap the ginger with cranberry sauce for a sweet and tangy alternative that's delightful without losing the homely appeal.

2. Slow Cooker Red Thai Curry

  • Highlights: Coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, chicken or pork, fresh ginger
  • Description: Get ready for a spicy and creamy adventure with this Thai curry, featuring a bold aroma similar to ginger and ramen broth.

3. Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

  • Highlights: Chicken, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ketchup
  • Description: Although it's made with chicken, this dish shares honey and garlic flavors with our honey-ginger pork. Switch out the chicken for pork if you prefer.

4. Easy Vegan Ramen

  • Highlights: Vegetable broth, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, soy sauce, miso paste
  • Description: Embrace the plant-based world with this dish's similar broth concept, but with tofu rather than pork. It maintains the ginger and savory flavors.

5. One-Skillet Egg Roll in a Bowl

  • Highlights: Ground pork, ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, coleslaw mix
  • Description: This recipe captures the Asian flavors without the slow cooker or ramen broth, and it's fast, easy, and flexible—serve it with rice, noodles, or wrapped in pancakes.
  1. The Honey-Ginger Pork Ramen Broth recipe, sources from Weldon Owen, includes sweet honey as one of its key ingredients.
  2. For those seeking a vegetable-centric approach, consider doubling the kale in the dish described and tossing it frequently during simmering for a nutritious twist.
  3. If you're looking for a pork-based alternative to the Honey-Ginger Pork Ramen Broth, the Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe shares similar honey and garlic flavors, allowing you to swap the chicken for pork if desired.

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