Miso-Infused Pork Shoulder with Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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A slow-cooked pork shoulder that imbues deeply savory miso and maple flavors into every tender bite. This Asian-inspired slow-cooker recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, white miso paste, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork shoulder
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
4 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp sesame oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat the 1.5 lbs pork shoulder dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp soy sauce until smooth.
Step 2: Rub the miso mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pork shoulder, pressing gently to adhere. Place in a slow cooker and top with 2 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tsp sesame oil.
Step 3: Cook on LOW for 8 hours until fork-tender and pulling away from the bone. Remove pork, tent with foil, and let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until thickened to a glaze.