Description
Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pulled Pork is a flavorful and tender pulled pork recipe slow-cooked to perfection. The pork roast is cooked low and slow until it is fall-apart tender, then tossed in a rich, sweet, and tangy honey balsamic sauce that is syrupy and packed with bold flavors. Perfect for sandwiches or serving alongside buns, this dish offers a delicious twist on traditional pulled pork with a luscious sweet and sour profile.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 lb boneless pork roast
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tsp seasoned salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Honey Balsamic Sauce
- 1 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 tsp salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Place the 3 lb boneless pork roast into the slow cooker. Add 1 1/2 cups of water along with 2 teaspoons each of seasoned salt and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or until the pork is tender enough to fall apart easily with a fork.
- Make the Honey Balsamic Sauce: Shortly before the pork is ready, combine balsamic vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Thicken the Sauce: Maintain a steady boil for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce reduces and thickens into a dark, syrupy consistency.
- Shred and Combine: Drain any excess juices from the cooked pork. Shred the pork thoroughly, then stir in half of the prepared honey balsamic sauce into the shredded meat, ensuring it is well coated.
- Serve: Serve the sauced pulled pork on buns or alongside bread, using the remaining honey balsamic sauce as a flavorful accompaniment.
Notes
- This recipe offers a unique sweet and sour take on traditional pulled pork, enhanced by a thick, dark honey balsamic glaze.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for added convenience.
- For added spice, adjust the pinch of red pepper flakes to your taste.
- Use freshly minced garlic for a more pronounced garlic flavor in the sauce.
- This pulled pork is perfect for casual gatherings, making great sandwiches, or as a hearty main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 oz of pork with sauce)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 809 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg
