Slow Cooker Pork Ramen Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 boneless pork butt)
2 to 3-lb.
- 1 yellow onion
thinly sliced
- 8 oz. sliced cremini mushrooms
- 6 to 8 cups lower-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce or tamari
- 2 Tbsp. white miso paste
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves
minced
- 6 oz. dry ramen noodles
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. chili oil
chili crunch, or chili paste, such as gochujang
- 1/2 bunch thinly sliced green onion
- Additional optional garnishes: soft-boiled egg
toasted sesame seeds, cilantro or microgreens
Directions
- 1
Trim excess fat from pork butt and season all over with kosher salt. Set aside.
- 2
Arrange onion and mushrooms in the bottom of a greased 8-quart slow cooker. Lay pork (or chicken) overtop, and add chicken broth (all 8 cups if your slow cooker is large enough; otherwise, 6 cups works fine), soy sauce, white miso paste, ginger, and garlic. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours. (Note: you can also do 4 hours on HIGH, however the meat turns out much more tender from the extended cook time on low heat.)
- 3
Preheat broiler to HIGH. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Break into large chunks, and place under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes, until parts of the meat start to crisp and caramelize. (Watch closely, as broiler times may vary.)Remove from oven and break the chunks into smaller pieces.
- 4
Meanwhile, turn slow cooker to HIGH and add ramen noodles. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the noodles are tender. Stir in toasted sesame oil.
- 5
Ladle ramen into bowls and arrange pieces of crispy pork overtop. Drizzle each bowl with chili oil (or chili crisp) and garnish with sliced green onion. Add additional garnishes of choice, and serve.
Slow Cooker Pork Ramen Bowls
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate comfort food experience without the fuss? These Slow Cooker Pork Ramen Bowls deliver a deeply satisfying, restaurant-quality meal right to your kitchen table. This recipe makes achieving rich, flavorful ramen simpler than you ever thought possible.
The genius of this recipe lies in its slow-cooker method. By gently simmering a boneless pork butt for hours, you unlock unbelievably tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat with minimal hands-on effort. The broth itself becomes a symphony of savory notes, infused with umami-rich miso, fragrant ginger, and aromatic garlic, creating a foundation that sets this dish apart.
What you'll discover is a wonderfully savory and deeply comforting ramen experience. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of textures: the succulent, fall-apart pork, the slurp-worthy ramen noodles, and a rich, aromatic broth that envelops everything. It's a dish designed to warm you from the inside out, perfect for those evenings when you crave something truly soul-satisfying and fuss-free.
This recipe is wonderfully versatile. You can easily swap the boneless pork butt for boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer poultry. For an extra layer of flavor and heat, adjust the amount of chili oil, chili crunch, or gochujang to suit your preference. Don't forget to get creative with garnishes like soft-boiled eggs, toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, or vibrant microgreens to make each bowl your own.
Serve these hearty Slow Cooker Pork Ramen Bowls as a complete meal, ideal for a comforting family dinner or when you need a truly satisfying, yet easy, culinary escape.