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Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Roast

I was in my kitchen earlier this week and happened to notice the bottle of balsamic vinegar I keep near the stove. I realized it had been a while since I've cooked anything using it, and started thumbing through my recipe lists to find something to try. I also had a lot of things going on and didn't want to spend a lot of time cooking, so when this recipe popped up I said "perfect!".

This dish starts out by cooking a basic pork roast with a seasoning rub in a slow cooker. The good stuff comes at the end of the cooking when it's topped with a glaze made from balsamic vinegar and a few other ingredients. Slice it up, serve with a couple of sides and some extra glaze if you wish, and you have a very easy meal with an unmistakable taste.

Adapted from Recipe Teacher

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 6 hrs
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 6 hrs 15 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

A delicious pork roast prepared in a slow cooker and topped with a tangy glaze, this is perfect for those days when you don't have a lot of time to work in the kitchen.

Adapted from Recipe Teacher

Ingredients
    Pork Roast
  • 2 lb pork loin roast, boneless
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    • Glaze
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup liquid from slow cooker (see instructions)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
    Pork Roast
  1. 1

    To make the seasoning rub: in a small bowl combine brown sugar, onion power, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes (if desired).

  2. 2

    Place the pork roast in the slow cooker. Coat the outside of the pork with the rub; it's okay if some of it does not stick to the meat. Add the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Cook on Low setting 5-6 hours or until pork is cooked through. Do not undercook. When finished, remove roast from the slow cooker and allow to rest. Save 1/4 cup of the liquid from the slow cooker and discard the rest.

    4. Glaze
  4. 4

    When the pork is almost finished cooking, in a saucepan combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and the liquid saved from the slow cooker. Heat to boiling, then reduce to a high simmer and and cook until it thickens, stirring frequently (depending on temperature, this could take 10-20 minutes). Remove from heat and allow to cool and thicken more.

  5. 5

    Brush the glaze over the pork roast (try to include the bits of garlic while brushing). Set remaining glaze to the side to use when serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Serving Size 5 ounces

Amount Per Serving
Calories 272kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.5g9%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 568mg24%
Potassium 701mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 12.1g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 11.1g
Protein 40.2g81%
Calcium 20 mg
Iron 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Notes
  • The original instructions called for reducing heat and cooking the glaze 5-10 minutes, but it may not thicken much. Increase the time and temperature, stirring constantly and being mindful not to scorch the glaze.
Keywords: pork, roast, balsamic vinegar, honey, glaze, dinner, slow cooker
Read it online: https://www.miketriesanewrecipe.com/recipe/slow-cooker-balsamic-pork-roast/