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    Home » Dinner » Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork

    Published: Jan 7, 2016 Modified: Apr 7, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork will be a hit with your family, I promise.  It takes a little bit of extra effort at the end to brown it in the oven but those crispy, sweet bits on top are worth it.

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork on a white plate

    My youngest sweet boy had his ninth birthday yesterday.  It's tough having a birthday right after Christmas but we try to make it special for him.  He said he didn't want anything because he got everything he wanted for Christmas.  Love him!  He's an old soul and always says practical things like that. ❤️

    We got him bright red Beats headphones (for rocking out to Darius Rucker) and two Star Wars Lego sets.  I'll be so sad when they are too old for Legos.  Is anyone ever too old for Legos?  I think not.

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork recipe shredded

    We had a special dinner for his birthday.  Nope, it wasn't this pork.  He requested Chipotle.  I can't blame him since I love their chicken too.  I was a little worried about getting sick but so far so good.  Fingers crossed. For some reason, my kids can't get enough cheese and steak inside a tortilla.

     

    Slow Cooker pork tenderloin up close

    This pork was a huge hit with the family.  In fact, it's the most popular dish I've made in a long time.  It requires a bit more work at the end to put it in the oven on low broil.  That's where the magic happens; the caramelization of the balsamic syrup makes it so good. You could leave that step out but it won't taste the same.  No, on second thought, you can't leave that step out.

    Sweet, crispy and tangy from the vinegar.

    Put it on a roll, in a quesadilla or on top of quinoa.

    Trust me, you'll be glad you tried this one.

    Slow Cooker pork tenderloin

    That's my daughter reaching for a taste.

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork

    This Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork will be a hit with your family, I promise. It takes a little bit of extra effort at the end to brown it in the oven but those crispy, sweet bits on top are worth it.
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: slow cooker balsamic pork
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
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    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 362kcal
    Author: Karen Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ - 2 pounds pork tenderloin
    • ½ cup water
    • maple spice mixture or salt, pepper, garlic, basil, marjoram, ground mustard, brown sugar
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ cup packed brown sugar

    Instructions

    • Rub pork with spice mixture. (I was lucky to find a spice mix called Harvest Maple at Harris Teeter. I've listed the spices included above in the recipe but you could also just use salt and pepper.)
    • Put seasoned pork into the slow cooker and add ½ cup water.
    • Turn on low and cook for 6-8 hours.
    • Right before it's done add the vinegar, water and brown sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down to low and simmer until it thickens about 5 minutes.
    • Turn broiler on low. Place rack in top third of the oven.
    • Remove pork from slow cooker, place on a foil lined cookie sheet and gently shred with a fork into big pieces. Brush pieces with some of the balsamic glaze.
    • Place under the low broiler and watch carefully. Broil it until it starts to brown to your liking. I left mine in for about 8 minutes but this will depend on your oven. Remove at least once to baste with more of the glaze.
    • Serve with any remaining glaze on the side.

    Notes

     
    Notes: I found the maple spice mixture in the spices section at Harris Teeter.  You can also make your own by using a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, basil, marjoram, ground mustard and brown sugar.  Or you can just use salt, pepper and garlic powder. The balsamic vinegar gives this pork plenty of flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 1064mg | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Notes: I found the maple spice mixture in the spices section at Harris Teeter.  You can also make your own by using a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, basil, marjoram, ground mustard and brown sugar.  Or you can just use salt, pepper and garlic powder.  The balsamic vinegar gives this pork plenty of flavor.

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Jenni (@GingeredWhisk)

      January 13, 2016 at 2:52 am

      This looks great! My birthday is right after Christmas, too - its rough! But Chipotle would make it better!

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      • Karen Kelly

        January 13, 2016 at 2:28 pm

        Aw thanks Jenni. Hope you had a great birthday!

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    2. Kim

      February 26, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      Does the maple spice mixture actually have maple syrup in it?

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      • Karen Kelly

        February 27, 2016 at 1:02 pm

        Hi Kim, The spice mixture has salt, basil, marjoram, ground mustard and brown sugar. Hope that helps!

        Reply

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