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Japanese Pulled Pork Recipe

A delicious and tender Japanese-style pulled pork recipe that's perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Pork Shoulder
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cup Mirin
  • ¼ cup Sake
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  2. 2. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it.
  3. 3. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  4. 4. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  5. 5. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
  6. 6. Serve hot with rice or buns.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 600mg | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Japanese, Pulled Pork
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