Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pork Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Chinese Five Spice; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; Salt And Black Pepper; 1 (3 Lb. Size) Boneless Pork Shoulder; ⅓ cups Honey; 1 cup Beef Broth; ⅓ cups Balsamic Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Garlic Chili Sauce, Plus Extra For Topping; 1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch, Mixed With An Equal Amount Of Water; Rice For Serving; Chopped Cilantro, For Garnish

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Chinese Five Spice
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
Salt And Black Pepper
1 (3 Lb. Size) Boneless Pork Shoulder
⅓ cups Honey
1 cup Beef Broth
⅓ cups Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Garlic Chili Sauce, Plus Extra For Topping
1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch, Mixed With An Equal Amount Of Water
Rice For Serving
Chopped Cilantro, For Garnish

1
In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, Chinese five spice, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper.
2
Pat dry your pork shoulder and rub it all over with the spice blend.
3
Preheat a large saute pan over medium to medium-high heat.
4
Sear the pork shoulder on all sides, until brown and caramelized.
5
Transfer the pork shoulder to your slow cooker.
6
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, beef broth, balsamic vinegar and garlic chili sauce.
7
Pour it over the pork shoulder.
8
Cook the pork on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
9
Once cooked, remove the pork shoulder very carefully from the slow cooker.
10
Pull apart the pork with two forks.
11
Set aside.
12
Pour the leftover sauce into a large saucepan.
13
Bring to a simmer and add the cornstarch mixture.
14
Whisk until the sauce begins to thicken, about 4-5 minutes.
15
Serve the honey balsamic pork on top of rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and drizzled with extra garlic chili sauce if desired.
16
Enjoy!

183

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Chinese Five Spice, 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder, Salt And Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pork falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pork

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