SLOW COOKER BROWN SUGAR PORK LOIN WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

SLOW COOKER BROWN SUGAR PORK LOIN WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE image

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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for the pork:
1 boneless pork loin (4-6 pounds)
2 garlic cloves, halved
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
for the glaze:
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup water
4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

for the pork: 1. Trim fat from pork loin, pat dry. Stab all over with fork. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, mustard and vinegar. Rub all over the pork loin. 3. Put in large slow cooker with garlic cloves and 1/2 cup water. Cook on low for 7-9 hours. for the glaze: 1. In a medium saucepan, whisk all ingredients together. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to a simmer (medium-low heat), and simmer until thickened (10-15 minutes). Stir occasionally. 2. Shred pork from slow cooker (I used my stand mixer/paddle attachment!). Drizzle glaze over pork and top with sesame seeds (optional).