Slow Cooker Asian Pork Roast with Ginger Glaze is simple, incredibly delicious and going to quickly become a family favorite. Topped with an Asian-inspired ginger glaze that take it to a whole new level.
Some people are unbelievable!
The other day my boys and I were driving in a parking lot when a lady failed to yield before trying to turn left and about caused a nasty accident. Thankfully, I was paying attention and when I saw her start to turn out in front of us, I slammed on my brakes and barely avoided hitting her. After she backed up so I could drive past her, I looked over at her, held both my hands up and just gave her the “what were you thinking look.” Then she had the nerve to give me the finger and told me to F-off . Seriously!?!? She was the one being completely careless and stupid and she is mad at me! Oh, and the kicker, her son was in the car with her. . .way to be a stellar example to your son lady!
Ugh! I was so annoyed. So yes, some people are UNBELIEVABLE!
You know what else is unbelievable? This Slow Cooker Asian Pork Roast! Aaaand what makes this even better, it’s made in your slow cooker, which is always, always a good thing.
I went a little lighter on the ginger in the rub and the glaze from the original recipe. I love ginger, but I think it’s a really strong flavor and I didn’t want it to be too overpowering. Feel free to add a little more ginger if you’d like.
I served this with our favorite rice, some fresh green beans and rolls and it was seriously one of the best meals ever! Next time I would definitely one and a half the recipe for the glaze because it is absolutely amazing.
Slow Cooker Asian Pork Roast
- Total Time: 490 minutes
Ingredients
RUB:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2–3 pound pork sirloin roast ((or tenderloin))
GLAZE:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup rice vinegar ((or white))
- ½ cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (, grated)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, powdered ginger, cinnamon, garlic, cloves, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Mix until combined
- Place the roast in your slow cooker and rub the seasonings on both sides of the pork roast.
- Add ½ cup water in the slow cooker, (don’t pour it directly over the roast because you don’t want to wash away the rub).
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, then preheat your broiler.
- Just before the pork is done, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, cornstarch, rice vinegar, cold water, and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Cook on medium heat and stir until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in minced ginger.
- Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- Remove the pork from the crock pot and place on the cookie sheet. Brush a generous amount of the glaze on the pork.
- Broil the pork for 1 or 2 minutes, until bubbly and caramelized. Watch it closely. Repeat 2 or 3 more times. Serve the remaining glaze on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Pork
Recipe Source: Adapted slightly from The Food Charlatan
Hi! I’m Jodi, a mom of five boys and lover of chocolate, sweets and everything in-between. Here you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that are all tried and true.
Thank you Jody for the nice recipe.
Thank you Liz!
This looks amazing! Great for when our friends come round next.
Thanks Lucy. I hope you have a chance to make it. It’s so, so good. Thanks for looking.
Can you make this in the instapot? electric pressure cooker?
Hi Julie! I’m sure you can. I actually don’t have an instapot or a pressure cooker (gasp!!), but I’m sure they both have cooking directions for pork roasts. I would just rub the seasonings on the pork and cook it according to the directions of your instapot/pressure cooker, then remove it and put it on a cookie sheet and just follow the rest of directions on the recipe. Let me know if you try it.
This was delicious and disappeared quickly! Will try with pork chops too.
This was very easy to make and delicious too. I have a picky teenager and he really liked it. Gave it a 10 out of 10. I will definitely be making this again.
Thanks Lisa! My picky eaters loved this too! Happy New Year!
This is delicious. We have made it twice. The sauce is great and so simple also!!
Thanks Sarah, so happy you enjoyed it.
Made this tonight. Easy in the crockpot and turned out really good. My son is on his third helping.
So glad to hear this was a hit. Thanks for letting me know!
Just made this tonight with yellow rice and green beans. My family loved it especially the glaze. This is definitely a keeper!
So happy to hear you love this. I agree, the glaze is amazing! Thanks for leaving a comment, I love hearing back from my readers. Have a great weekend.
This is so good it’s insane! The sauce is unbelievable & so easy! You have a lot of recipes I’ve been wanting to make & I picked this one first, so glad I did. Husband said it is the best thing he has ever eaten even over any restaurant! This will be a weekly regular – thank you!!!
I’m so happy you loved this Cindy. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I love hearing from my readers.
Would this work with a pork butt roast?
Hi Ashley, this should work just fine with a pork butt roast.
One of my favorite recipes! It’s become my go-to for guests, family and friends. I always double the amount of ingredients for the glaze. So awesome!
Thanks Therese! I am so glad you love this! Doubling the glaze is a must. Thank you for leaving a comment!
This recipe was so delicious! My whole family raved about it. I will certainly make it again. Thank you for sharing all your recipes. Love your blog!
★★★★★
Thank you! So happy you loved this!
Amazing! So much flavor! Love that the glaze is both sweet and hot. The only thing I would do differently would be to make more of the glaze.
★★★★★
Hi Karen, so happy to hear you made and loved this. I agree about making more glaze, that’s the best part!