Slow Cooker Thai Pork with Rice

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
38%
Slow Cooker Thai Pork with Rice
490 min.
12
389kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful, satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out, look no further than this Slow Cooker Thai Pork with Rice. Perfect for busy days, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe allows your slow cooker to do all the heavy lifting, transforming a simple pork shoulder into a tender, flavorful masterpiece. Imagine coming home after a long day to the enticing aroma of savory spices wafting through your kitchen!

This dish marries the richness of unsalted peanut butter with zesty red bell peppers, aromatic garlic, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. With every bite, you'll be transported to Thailand, where the bold flavors shine through in a comforting, home-cooked meal. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare; just toss everything in the slow cooker, and let it work its magic. The pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, and when you serve it atop perfectly cooked long-grain rice, you create a cozy and fulfilling dining experience for your family or guests.

Whether it’s for lunch or dinner, this Thai-inspired dish is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste. With hearty portions to serve up to 12 people, it’s a fantastic choice for meal prep or gatherings. Don’t forget to top each serving with crunchy unsalted peanuts and fresh green onions for that added texture and burst of flavor!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons garlic minced
  • bunch green onions sliced
  • 0.3 cup peanut butter unsalted
  • pound pork shoulder roast 
  •  bell peppers red julienned
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper flakes red
  • tablespoons rice wine vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup teriyaki sauce low-sodium
  • cup peanuts unsalted chopped
  • cups water 
  • cups rice long grain white uncooked

Equipment

  • pot
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Place the pork roast, red bell peppers, garlic, teriyaki sauce, and rice wine vinegar in a slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  3. Cover, and cook 8 hours on Low.
  4. In a pot, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 20 minutes.
  5. Remove meat from slow cooker, and shred. Stir the peanut butter into the slow cooker. Return shredded meat to slow cooker, and mix with the sauce to coat.
  6. Serve over the cooked rice with a sprinkling of peanuts and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories389kcal
Protein22.38%
Fat32.75%
Carbs44.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.1
Glycemic Load
22.58
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.077391479326%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:389.37kcal
19.47%
Fat:14.13g
21.74%
Saturated Fat:3.3g
20.62%
Carbohydrates:43.57g
14.52%
Net Carbohydrates:41.16g
14.97%
Sugar:3.24g
3.6%
Cholesterol:46.35mg
15.45%
Sodium:371.49mg
16.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.73g
43.47%
Vitamin B1:0.69mg
45.72%
Manganese:0.88mg
44.06%
Selenium:28.97µg
41.38%
Vitamin B3:6.47mg
32.36%
Vitamin C:26.47mg
32.09%
Phosphorus:274.48mg
27.45%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
25.91%
Zinc:3.24mg
21.57%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.62%
Magnesium:65.91mg
16.48%
Copper:0.28mg
13.91%
Vitamin B5:1.35mg
13.48%
Vitamin A:669.83IU
13.4%
Potassium:465.27mg
13.29%
Vitamin E:1.5mg
9.98%
Iron:1.77mg
9.86%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.68%
Fiber:2.41g
9.63%
Folate:34.72µg
8.68%
Vitamin K:5.27µg
5.02%
Calcium:42.12mg
4.21%
Source:Allrecipes