Vaguely Vietnamese Slow Cooker Pork Tacos Recipe

Name: Vaguely Vietnamese Slow Cooker Pork Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 medium-size yellow onion, peeled and diced; 8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce; 1/2 bone-in pork shoulder, skin and fat removed, approximately 5 pounds; 12 to 16 flour tortillas, warmed; ⅓ cup rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons neutral oil, like peanut or grapeseed; 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to taste; 1 small green cabbage, cored and sliced thinly; 2 medium-size cucumbers, peeled and sliced into julienne; 2 medium-size carrots, peeled and sliced into julienne; 1 Asian pear, peeled, cored and sliced into julienne; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried and roughly chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 medium-size yellow onion, peeled and diced
8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
1/2 bone-in pork shoulder, skin and fat removed, approximately 5 pounds
12 to 16 flour tortillas, warmed
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons neutral oil, like peanut or grapeseed
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to taste
1 small green cabbage, cored and sliced thinly
2 medium-size cucumbers, peeled and sliced into julienne
2 medium-size carrots, peeled and sliced into julienne
1 Asian pear, peeled, cored and sliced into julienne
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried and roughly chopped

1
Prepare the pork: Place a saute pan over medium-high heat.
2
After a minute or so, swirl in the sesame oil and then the onions, stirring to combine.
3
Saute for about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and continue to cook until the onions are soft and becoming translucent.
4
Turn off the heat, stir in the ginger and set aside.
5
Add the hoisin sauce and the fish sauce to the pan, and stir to combine, loosening the mixture with a little less than half a cup of water.
6
Add sriracha sauce to taste.
7
Put a few spoonfuls of the sauce in the bottom of a slow cooker, then nestle the pork on top of it.
8
Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the pork.
9
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours, or until the pork shreds easily with a fork.
10
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and allow to rest for a few minutes.
11
Meanwhile, make the slaw: Put the vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, neutral oil and sriracha sauce in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
12
Add the cabbage, cucumbers, carrots and Asian pear and toss to combine.
13
Shred the pork with a pair of forks.
14
Discard bones.
15
Return the pulled pork to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices.
16
Serve with the slaw and warmed tortillas, with the cilantro on the side.

1255

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

Carbs

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

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: 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 medium-size yellow onion, peeled and diced, 8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Vaguely Vietnamese Slow Cooker Pork Tacos 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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Vaguely Vietnamese Slow Cooker Pork Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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