Slow Cooker Shoyu Pork

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 17

Slow Cooker Shoyu Pork recipe that is full of flavor and easy to make

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

6-8 hours

Ready In

6-8 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

447

Sugar

54g

Fat

11g

Slow Cooker Shoyu Pork is a Japanese-inspired recipe that is easy to make and full of flavor. This dish features tender and succulent pork butt in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, sugar, tomato sauce, and sake. This recipe is perfect for meal prep as it makes a large batch that can be used in different dishes throughout the week. It is also great for feeding a crowd and is sure to impress with its delicious flavors.

Instructions

1.	In a slow cooker, mix together the tomato sauce, sugar, soy sauce, sake, and crushed garlic.
2.	Add the pork butt roast to the slow cooker, and turn to coat well with the sauce.
3.	Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and falling apart.
4.	Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with a fork.
5.	Serve the shoyu pork over rice or use it in your favorite dishes!

PROS

This Slow Cooker Shoyu Pork is easy to make, full of flavor and perfect for meal prep.

It is also a budget-friendly recipe that will feed a crowd.

CONS

This recipe uses a lot of sugar, so it is not recommended for those who are watching their sugar intake.

It may not be suitable for those who are allergic to soy sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein and essential amino acids, as well as vitamins and minerals.
It is also a great source of zinc, which is important for the immune system and wound healing.
Garlic has antioxidant properties that may help to reduce inflammation in the body and improve heart health.
Soy sauce is a source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

	1 pork butt roast
	1 can tomato sauce
	1 cup white sugar
	1 cup soy sauce
	1 cup sake
	3 cloves garlic , crushed