Spicy Asian Pork Filling

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Spicy Asian Pork Filling

Spicy Asian Pork Filling

Prep Time 15 to 20 minutes

Cook Time 8-1/2 to 10-1/2 hours

Yield

Makes 5-1/2 cups filling

Ingredients

1 boneless pork sirloin roast (about 3 pounds)
1/2 cup tamari or other soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile garlic sauce or chile paste
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

Preparation

  1. Cut roast into 2- to 3-inch chunks. Combine pork, tamari sauce, chile garlic sauce and ginger in slow cooker; mix well. Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours.
  2. Remove pork from cooking liquid; cool slightly. Trim and discard excess fat. Shred pork using 2 forks. Let liquid stand 5 minutes to allow fat to rise. Skim off fat.
  3. Blend water, cornstarch and sesame oil until smooth; stir into slow cooker. Cook, uncovered, on HIGH until thickened. Add shredded meat to slow cooker; mix well. Cover; cook 15 to 30 minutes or until hot.

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