Shredded Five Spice Pork Recipe

Name: Shredded Five Spice Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pork shoulder or butt (3 1/2 to 4 lb.), fat-trimmed; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced or pressed; 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar; 12 to 16 flour tortillas (7 to 8 in.); About 3 cups finely shredded Napa or green cabbage; About 1 cup sliced green onions (including tops); Cilantro sprigs, rinsed; 3/4 to 1 cup prepared hoisin or prepared Chinese plum sauce

Servings: persons

1 pork shoulder or butt (3 1/2 to 4 lb.), fat-trimmed
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced or pressed
1 tablespoon Chinese five spice
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
12 to 16 flour tortillas (7 to 8 in.)
About 3 cups finely shredded Napa or green cabbage
About 1 cup sliced green onions (including tops)
Cilantro sprigs, rinsed
3/4 to 1 cup prepared hoisin or prepared Chinese plum sauce

1
Rinse pork and cut meat in half. Place halves in a 4 1/2-quart or larger electric slow-cooker. Sprinkle with garlic, five spice, and sugar. Add soy sauce and 1 cup water.
2
Cover and cook until pork is very tender when pierced, 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours on low, 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours on high. If possible, turn meat over halfway through cooking. With 2 slotted spoons, transfer pork to a 9- by 13-inch pan.
3
Bake in a 450u00b0 oven until well browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Using 2 forks, separate pork into shreds; discard bones and fat. Put meat in a bowl, cover, and keep warm.
4
As pork bakes, skim and discard fat from cooking liquid; pour into a 2- to 3-quart pan. Add vinegar. Bring to a boil over high heat; stir often until reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes.
5
Stack tortillas and seal in foil. Add to oven and bake until tortillas are warm in the center, 10 to 12 minutes. Place in a towel-lined basket.
6
Pour reduced sauce over shredded pork. Spoon some of the meat onto a warm tortilla; top with cabbage, onions, cilantro, and hoisin to taste. Fold 1 end of tortilla over filling, overlap sides to enclose, and hold shut to eat.

1214

kcal

Calories

Fat

242

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pork shoulder or butt (3 1/2 to 4 lb.), fat-trimmed, 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced or pressed, 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Shredded Five Spice Pork 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.

Shredded Five Spice Pork

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