Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Balsamic Pork
This Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Balsamic Pork is a comforting, flavor-packed main dish that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste. With just a few pantry staples, you’ll create a sweet and tangy glaze that infuses the pork as it cooks low and slow until tender.Perfect for family dinners, entertaining guests, or meal prepping, this dish is versatile, reheats beautifully, and pairs with a variety of sides. Serve it over mashed potatoes, in sandwiches, or even in tacos for an easy yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds pork shoulder or pork tenderloin
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for spice
Instructions
- Prepare the pork: Trim excess fat from the pork roast. Pat dry with paper towels, then season all sides with salt and pepper.
- Layer the slow cooker: Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and thyme.
- Add the pork: Place the seasoned pork roast on top of the onions and garlic. Pour the balsamic mixture evenly over the pork.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
- Shred the pork: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it.
- Make the glaze (optional): Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Serve: Return shredded pork to the slow cooker, toss with glaze, and serve hot.