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Pork Ramen

A comforting and hearty pork ramen dish made easy in a slow cooker, perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork and Broth Ingredients
  • 1 lb pork shoulder Use good quality pork for best flavor.
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste Can substitute with more soy sauce or fish sauce if not available.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 inch ginger, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup bok choy, chopped
Noodles and Toppings
  • 4 packs ramen noodles Any brand is fine; fresh noodles offer the best texture.
  • to taste soft-boiled eggs For topping.
  • to taste seaweed For topping.
  • to taste bean sprouts For topping.
  • to taste additional green onions For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, chicken broth, water, soy sauce, miso paste, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  2. Once the pork is tender, shred it with two forks.
  3. Strain the broth into a pot and return it to the heat; bring it to a simmer.
  4. Add the mushrooms and bok choy to the broth and cook until tender.
  5. Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions and drain.
Serving
  1. Place the noodles in bowls, ladle the broth over, and top with shredded pork, vegetables, and your choice of toppings.

Notes

Store leftovers with the broth and noodles separately to prevent sogginess. Broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.