Description
Crockpot Crispy Pork Ramen is a rich, slow-cooked noodle soup featuring tender pulled pork with a crisp finish, savory broth, and chewy ramen noodles. Topped with soft-boiled eggs and fresh garnishes, it’s a comforting, restaurant-worthy meal made easy at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 cups chicken or pork broth
- 3 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 4 soft-boiled eggs
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for crisping pork)
- Optional toppings: nori, sesame seeds, chili oil
Instructions
- Place pork shoulder in the crockpot. Add sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in broth and cover. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until pork is tender and shreddable.
- Remove pork and shred with two forks. Optional: heat vegetable oil in a skillet and sear shredded pork until crispy on the edges.
- While crisping pork, add mushrooms and ramen noodles to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 5–7 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Ladle broth and noodles into bowls. Top with crispy pork, soft-boiled eggs, green onions, and other desired toppings.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use boneless pork belly for a richer option, or chicken thighs for a leaner version.
- Make eggs in advance and store peeled in water for easy topping.
- Customize with your favorite ramen add-ins like spinach, corn, or bamboo shoots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg