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Brown Sugar and Balsamic Slow Cooked Pork

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I saw this recipe bouncing around on my beloved Pinterest, and knew that I had to try it. I love anything with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. I am so glad that I did. I cannot think of an easier, more perfect meal for the crazy first days of school. The pork cooks in a slow cooker with some salt, pepper, crushed garlic, and ground sage with a little water for 6 to 8 hours. An hour before it is done, you make a super quick glaze, pour half over the roast, and serve the remaining glaze alongside the pork when it is finished. The sauce is dark and rich, sweet and savory. My son ate four helpings of this pork. It was a huge hit and will be on heavy rotation this fall. I roasted some sweet potatoes with a little taco seasoning and a small salad. A perfect, simple meal.

This little monkey went to Kindergarten today. I do not know where the time went. I swear that she just came home in a pink blanket, swaddled, and screaming. She cried a lot. You would never know it looking at her sweet little face now, would you? She was so excited to get to school and could care less that she was leaving me. She literally skipped into school. I know that is how we want them to be, independent and strong, but she didn’t even turn around to wave. My day is done. She came home (she walked home by herself with her brother!) the most excited I have ever seen her. It was adorable.

My handsome son started the 2nd grade today. He had a little apprehension, afraid that he would not make any friends, he would get lost, but he had an awesome day. He came home happy and in a great mood. Will is super smart but does not love going to school. Today was encouraging. I hope that the rest of the days are like this. We love the new school and are blessed with great teachers.

Brown Sugar and Balsamic Slow Cooked Pork Ingredients //

  • 1 (2-pound) boneless pork loin
  • 1 teaspoon ground dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove of crushed garlic
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
brown sugar and balsamic slow cooker pork recipe

How to Make // The Steps

Step 1: Mix together sage, salt, pepper, and garlic.

brown sugar and balsamic slow cooker pork recipe

Step 2: Rub the mixture over the pork. Add it to the slow cooker and pour 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

brown sugar and balsamic slow cooker pork recipe

Step 3: One hour before the pork is cooked, put the brown sugar, cornstarch, balsamic, water, and soy sauce in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a bubble over medium heat. It will get thick.

brown sugar and balsamic slow cooker pork recipe

Step 4: Pour half of the glaze over the pork. Reserve the rest to serve alongside.

brown sugar and balsamic slow cooker pork recipe

Step 5: Cook the pork for another hour.

Step 6: Shred the pork with a fork. It will fall apart, it is so tender.

brown sugar and balsamic slow cooker pork recipe

Step 7: Serve with the remaining glaze. The original recipe comes from here.

brown sugar and balsamic slow cooker pork recipe
brown sugar and balsamic slow cooker pork

Brown Sugar and Balsamic Slow Cooked Pork

bakedbree
Brown Sugar and Balsamic Slow Cooked Pork - Dinner doesn't get easier than this. Pork is fork tender and finished with a sweet and savory glaze that becomes a dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 2-pound boneless pork loin
  • 1 teaspoon ground dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Mix together sage, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • Rub the mixture over the pork. Add it to the slow cooker and pour 1/2 cup water in the bottom of the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • One hour before the pork is cooked, put the brown sugar, cornstarch, balsamic, water, and soy sauce in a sauce pan. Bring the mixture to a bubble over medium heat. It will get thick.
  • Pour half of the glaze over the pork. Reserve the rest to serve alongside.
  • Cook the pork for another hour.
  • Shred the pork with a fork. It will fall apart, it is so tender.
  • Serve with the remaining glaze.
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Stephanie

Sunday 5th of March 2017

I made this and everyone, including my picky eater who eats nothing, loved it. He asks me to make it all the time. A really easy and delicious meal!

bakedbree

Saturday 1st of April 2017

A mom win! I am so glad that you all like it so much.

Susan Freed

Monday 6th of July 2015

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Haley

Wednesday 23rd of April 2014

I just wanted to say that this is one of my family's favorite recipes! My soon-to-be 7 year old daughter has requested this as her birthday dinner the last 2 years in a row. She absolutely loves it! Thanks so much for sharing.

bakedbree

Friday 25th of April 2014

Wow! That is the highest compliment! I am so glad that you like it so much.

Sally

Wednesday 30th of October 2013

I made this the other night, and it was a hit. Both of my children (who seem to have a pact never to like the same food) ate it! We adults enjoyed it too. I did my sweet potatoes much like yours, but with skin left on and with olive oil, salt, pepper and little cayenne. Thank you for the great meal!

bakedbree

Wednesday 30th of October 2013

My kids must have made a pact with your kids. Glad that it was a hit!

Doughty

Friday 27th of September 2013

I happen to have pork on hand, but boneless chops not a loin. How long should I cook the chops for with this recipe? Or would you recommend using a loin? Thanks.

bakedbree

Wednesday 2nd of October 2013

I have never made this with chops. I would probably only cook for 2-3 hours because they are so thin.