Description
A deliciously tender pork dish glazed with a sweet and tangy balsamic reduction, perfect for a cozy dinner or festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 lbs pork tenderloin
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh rosemary or thyme, for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, vegetable broth, and minced garlic.
- Season the pork: Lightly season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper.
- Place in the crockpot: Transfer the seasoned pork into the crockpot and pour the brown sugar balsamic mixture over the top.
- Cook: Set your slow cooker on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred and serve: Once cooked, take the pork out and let it rest before shredding with two forks.
- Garnish: Serve warm, garnished with fresh rosemary or thyme.
Notes
Marinate the pork overnight for deeper flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg