Firecracker Pork Crock Pot

Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with this irresistible Firecracker Pork Crock Pot recipe! Featuring tender, slow-cooked boneless pork shoulder infused with a bold, sweet-and-spicy glaze made from honey, soy sauce, Sriracha, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this dish is a flavor explosion in every bite. The pork is seared to golden perfection before simmering for hours in a crock pot, creating melt-in-your-mouth results that are impossible to resist. A simple cornstarch slurry transforms the drippings into a velvety sauce that coats every strand of shredded pork, making it the perfect pairing for rice, noodles, or roasted veggies. Topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for texture and flair, this recipe is an effortless crowd-pleaser that’s brimming with bold flavor and minimal prep time. Perfect the art of a fiery, slow-cooked meal with this must-try dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 3 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Cold water
• 2 stalks Green onions (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and season all sides evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a crock pot.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Sriracha sauce, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Pour the mixture over the pork in the crock pot.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 5

Once the pork is cooked, carefully remove it from the crock pot and place it on a cutting board. Shred the pork using two forks, discarding any excess fat, and set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the remaining sauce in the crock pot and stir to combine.

Step 7

Turn the crock pot to high heat and let the sauce cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until thickened.

Step 8

Return the shredded pork to the crock pot and toss it in the thickened sauce until fully coated.

Step 9

Serve the firecracker pork hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Pair with rice, noodles, or veggies for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1742.5 grams (1742.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4181

Total Fat 300.80g	386%
Saturated Fat 99.30g	497%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 953mg	318%
Sodium 6578mg	286%
Total Carbohydrate 130.90g	48%
Dietary Fiber 3.60g	13%
Total Sugars 108.30g
Protein 253.90g	508%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 242mg	19%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 4232mg	90%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.8%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 12.3%