Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Pork
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Pork
Description
The recipe begins by seasoning chunks of pork shoulder with salt and pepper and browning them in a hot skillet to develop color and flavor. Meanwhile, a sauce is prepared combining unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and apple juice, liquid smoke, minced garlic, salt, pepper, cinnamon, ground ginger, paprika, and optional cayenne pepper.
The browned pork is placed into a slow cooker and the sauce poured over to coat thoroughly. Cooking on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8-9 hours renders the pork tender and infuses it with the sweet, tangy, and smoky sauce. The cooked pork is served with the sauce drizzled on top.
Serving ideas include rice or mashed potatoes to balance the rich pork. Garnishing with chopped parsley and rosemary adds a fresh herbal finish. The slow cooking method breaks down the pork shoulder making it soft and flavorful across the pieces.
Ingredients
- 4 lb pork shoulder cut into medium chunks, or butt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Add pork chunks to a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss.
- Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add some oil and once its hot, brown the pork on each side until golden brown. Set aside.
- Add all sauce ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine and cook until butter and sugar have melted. Set aside.
- Transfer pork pieces to the slow cooker and pour the sauce on top.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or on LOW for 8-9 hours.
- Serve the pork with rice or mashed potatoes and drizzle with the slow cooker sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and rosemary before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 589IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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