Crock Pot Sesame Ginger Caramelized Pork Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Sesame Ginger Caramelized Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder Roast And Or Country Ribs (no Bones), Cut Into Cubes; 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil; 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil; 1/4 cups Sesame Seeds; 3/4 cups Sugar Brown Or White; 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 4 Tablespoons Water; 6 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 6 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce; 2 cups Canned Diced Pineapple; 1/2 cups Nigori Sake; 2 Tablespoons Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/4 cups Crystal Or Fresh Ginger Chopped; 2 whole Sweet Potatoes Or Yams; 1 cup Sliced Carrots; 2 whole White Onions Chopped

Servings: persons

4 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder Roast And Or Country Ribs (no Bones), Cut Into Cubes
2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
1/4 cups Sesame Seeds
3/4 cups Sugar Brown Or White
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
4 Tablespoons Water
6 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
6 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce
2 cups Canned Diced Pineapple
1/2 cups Nigori Sake
2 Tablespoons Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/4 cups Crystal Or Fresh Ginger Chopped
2 whole Sweet Potatoes Or Yams
1 cup Sliced Carrots
2 whole White Onions Chopped

1
Season the pork with salt and pepper.
2
In a large fry pan, add sesame and canola oil (to help prevent sesame oil from burning) and sesame seeds to pan.
3
Add pork and brown meat on all sides.
4
Do not clean the fry pan!
5
Remove cooked meat and place in crock pot.
6
Add the sugar, lemon juice and water to fry pan and stir.
7
Increase the heat to high and cook until the mixture is a dark caramel color, about 5 minutes.
8
The mixture will still be runny, but do not worry.
9
In a separate small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, pineapple and juices, sake, pepper, ginger, sweet potato, carrots and chopped onion.
10
Add the soy sauce mixture to the caramel mixure in the fry pan and return the mixture to a boil.
11
Turn off once boiling and transfer mixture to the crock pot with the browned pork.
12
Pour over pork and cook on high for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
13
Once meat is cooked and tender, pour liquid from the crock pot back in to the frying pan and bring to a boil.
14
In about 5 minutes, the liquid will start to caramelize before your eyes.
15
Remove caramelized sauce and pour back over the pork in the crock pot.
16
Stir to mix the sauce with the pork.
17
Serve warm over brown or white rice.
18
Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top as garnish.
19
Prepare to enjoy a bowl of heaven.
20
Guaranteed to make even the pickiest of kids ask for more.
21
Total prep time: 15 minutes Crock pot time: 2 1/2 3 hours Sauce prep time: 5 minutes

1638

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder Roast And Or Country Ribs (no Bones), Cut Into Cubes, 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil, 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil, 1/4 cups Sesame Seeds, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Sesame Ginger Caramelized Pork falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crock Pot Sesame Ginger Caramelized Pork

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Variations & substitutions

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