How does a slow cooker work?

A slow cooker (also known as a Crock Pot) cooks food at a very low temperature for 4 to 8 hours, depending on what you are cooking. The base and sides of the cooker heat up, and the top keeps the heat inside. Because the heat is so low and the cooking time is so long, even tough cuts of meat turn out tender. And there is no need to supervise the cooking...just leave it on your counter and let it do its thing.

Can I use any kind of pork roast?

Almost! The only one to stay away from is pork tenderloin, which is too lean to go in the slow cooker without drying out. (You can use a tenderloin for these super easy pork tenderloin medallions though!)

What is balsamic vinegar?

Balsamic vinegar comes from Italy and is dark, concentrated, and intensely flavored. With its sweet and tangy taste, it's made with grape must (freshly crushed grape juice, including the skins, seeds, and stems) and is known for its rich, complex taste.

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How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pulled Pork

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The slow cooker strikes again in the recipe for melt in your mouth tender brown sugar pulled pork! This easy slow cooker pulled pork with its brown sugar sauce is perfect for sandwiches or all on its own.

Author: Kate Jackson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker and Stovetop
Cuisine: Southern
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2 pounds pork loin roast
½ teaspoon each salt and pepper
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Instructions

Place pork roast in slow cooker. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top, and pour 1/2 cup chicken broth around it. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
About 15 minutes before pork is done, combine all remaining ingredients, including the remaining 1/2 cup of the chicken broth, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk to combine and simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened.
Remove pork from slow cooker and shred, using two forks. Place in a large bowl and pour sauce over the top. Mix with tongs until the pork is coated lightly with sauce.
Serve at once, either on rolls as a sandwich or on its own!

Notes

Pork Roast: There are all kinds of boneless pork roasts out there, and almost all of them will do just fine for this recipe. We always go for a pork loin roast. The only one we do not recommend is a pork tenderloin – it is such a lean cut of meat that it will not work well in the slow cooker.

Chicken Broth: As always, we recommend the kind in the box instead of the can for the best flavor.

Balsamic Vinegar: Look for this fabulous syrupy vinegar near the other vinegars in your supermarket.

Cornstarch: You can find this thickening ingredient in the baking aisle.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-pulled-pork/