Crockpot Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe
Forget takeout. This Crockpot Chinese BBQ Pork delivers juicy, caramelized, and smoky pork with zero babysitting. A sticky-sweet glaze coats tender, fall-apart meat while your slow cooker works its magic. The result? Restaurant-quality char siu with none of the hassle. Just toss the ingredients in, walk away, and return to rich, flavorful pork that practically melts in your mouth. Serve it over rice, stuff it into bao buns, or eat it straight from the pot—we won’t judge. This is lazy cooking at its most delicious.
Crockpot Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe
A slow-cooked Chinese BBQ pork featuring a sticky glaze, tender texture, and deep, smoky flavors.
Ingredients
For the Pork:
- 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Marinade:
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red food coloring optional, for authentic color
For Basting & Garnish:
- ¼ cup reserved marinade
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Marinade
- Whisk hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and oyster sauce in a bowl.
- Add rice vinegar, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, and food coloring (if using).
Step 2: Marinate the Pork
- Place pork in the crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour marinade over the pork and coat evenly.
Step 3: Slow Cook to Perfection
- Cook on LOW for 6 hours, flipping once halfway through.
- Remove ¼ cup of the marinade before serving.
Step 4: Caramelize & Serve
- Baste the pork with reserved marinade and broil for 5 minutes (optional).
- Slice, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~380
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B12: 25%
- Iron: 18%
- Niacin: 22%
- Zinc: 15%
- Potassium: 20%
Pro Tips for the Best Chinese BBQ Pork
- Want extra caramelization? Brush with honey and broil for an extra minute.
- Prefer a smoky kick? Add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the marinade.
- Need a shortcut? Use pre-made char siu sauce instead of making your own.
- Leftovers? Use them for fried rice, noodle bowls, or sandwiches.
