Slow Cooker Multilingual Pulled Pork with Five-Spice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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A savory slow-cooked pulled pork infused with complex five-spice seasoning. This Asian Fusion-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 6 Asian Fusion cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Place 3 lbs pork shoulder in a slow cooker and pour the marinade over it, turning the pork to coat evenly.
Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Step 4: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the cooking juices before serving.