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Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pulled Pork Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pulled Pork recipe offers tender, flavorful pork roast simmered for hours, then coated in a rich, sweet, and tangy honey balsamic sauce. Perfect for sandwiches or a hearty meal, it’s a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

Pork and Seasoning

  • 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

  1. Prepare the Pork: Place the boneless pork roast in the slow cooker. Add water, seasoned salt, and garlic powder around the roast. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily falls apart.
  2. Make the Sauce: Just before the pork finishes cooking, 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.
  3. Simmer the Sauce: Allow the sauce to boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a syrupy consistency.
  4. Shred the Pork: Once the pork is cooked, carefully drain off any juices from the slow cooker. Remove the roast and shred it using two forks.
  5. Combine and Serve: Stir half of the thickened honey balsamic sauce into the shredded pork for a flavorful coating. Serve warm on buns with the remaining sauce on the side for additional flavor.

Notes

  • For best results, use a pork shoulder or butt roast, which is perfect for slow cooking and shredding.
  • Adjust the level of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the sauce.
  • This pulled pork is ideal served on hamburger buns, but it also makes a great topping for rice or salads.
  • Leftover pulled pork can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer it longer until desired consistency is reached.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/slow-cooker-honey-balsamic-pulled-pork-recipe/