Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork and Sweet Potato Hash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

Tender pork shoulder and sweet potatoes slow-cooked together in a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze for a colorful, hands-off meal. This Asian-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 445 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, diced sweet potatoes, teriyaki sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 1.5 lbs pork shoulder
• 2 medium diced sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1.5 lbs pork shoulder cubes in slow cooker. Add 2 medium diced sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces), 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger. Stir to coat.
2. Step 2: Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours until pork is tender.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry. After 5 hours of cooking, stir slurry into slow cooker to thicken sauce.
4. Step 4: Continue cooking for 2 more hours. Remove pork and sweet potatoes.
5. Step 5: Stir 1 tbsp sesame oil into sauce. Return meat and potatoes to sauce. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes until heated through. Season with salt if needed.