Gochujang Pulled Pork In The Slow Cooker Recipe

Name: Gochujang Pulled Pork In The Slow Cooker
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste); 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 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; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed; 1/4 cup butter, divided; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 8 hamburger buns, split; 3 green onions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2/3 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup honey
1/4 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
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed
1/4 cup butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
8 hamburger buns, split
3 green onions, thinly sliced

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.
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.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.
6
Spread remaining 3 tablespoons butter over insides of buns. Place on a baking sheet.
7
Toast in the preheated oven until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
8
Pour the sauce into the bowl with the shredded pork and mix. Top pork with green onions. Spoon pork over the toasted buns.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Gochujang Pulled Pork In The Slow Cooker falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Gochujang Pulled Pork In The Slow Cooker

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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