Slow Cooker Soy-Ginger Pork Shoulder with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked in a savory soy-ginger sauce, garnished with fresh scallions for a perfect balance of rich and bright flavors. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, low sodium soy sauce, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shoulder
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, whisking until sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Place 2 lbs pork shoulder into the slow cooker and pour the soy-ginger mixture over it, turning the pork to coat it evenly.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is fork-tender and shreds easily.
4. Step 4: Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks, then return it to the sauce and stir in 1 tsp sesame oil.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 3 thinly sliced scallions before serving, adding a fresh, crisp contrast to the rich pork.