Slow Cooker Char Siu (Chinese Barbecued Pork)

This Slow Cooker Char Siu (Chinese Barbecued Pork) is incredibly tender, juicy, and flavorful.

It is easy to make and requires minimal hands-on time.

It can be served in a variety of ways, such as with steamed rice, in sandwiches, or in lettuce wraps.

Since this dish is traditionally made with pork shoulder, it is not the leanest cut of meat.

However, with portion control and moderation, it can be included as part of a balanced diet.

This dish provides a good source of protein.
The garlic and ginger in the recipe have anti-inflammatory properties and can boost the immune system.

	1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
	1/4 cup hoisin sauce
	3 tablespoons ketchup
	3 tablespoons honey
	2 teaspoons garlic , minced
	2 teaspoons fresh ginger , grated peeled
	1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
	1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
	1 boneless pork shoulder , trimmed ( Boston butt )
	1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1.	In a slow cooker, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and five-spice powder.
2.	Add pork shoulder to the slow cooker and turn to coat with the sauce.
3.	Pour chicken broth over the pork shoulder.
4.	Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the internal temperature of pork shoulder reaches 145°F.
5.	Remove the pork shoulder from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
6.	Serve as desired.