Balsamic and Brown Sugar Glazed Pulled Pork

Happy Holidays All!  I apologize for being away the last few days, but we had some holiday sickness running through our home...  Everyone is perfectly healthy now, which is all that really matters!  If you are all turkey'ed out, here is a great recipe to switch it up a bit!

I love making pulled pork in the crock pot.  It is so simple, and you can constantly come up with new ideas and flavors.  Cooking it in the crock pot almost ensures it comes out perfect every time as it's difficult to overcook, and makes your home smell amazing!  I was browsing Pinterest and saw a post for a Balsamic Glazed Pork.  Why have I not thought of this before!!!  I love balsamic!  It's tangy, sweet, and perfect for pork!  

I browsed a few recipes, and this is what I came up with.  Served with some creamy cheddar polenta and some roasted broccoli, dinner was amazing!

Balsamic and Brown Sugar Glazed Pulled Pork

Ingredients:

2.5 - 3 lb. boneless pork shoulder or boston butt
2 small garlic cloves minced
salt and pepper

For sauce:

1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2.5 tbsp reduced sodium tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp corn starch
1/2 cup water
fresh ground pepper

Directions:
Place pork in slow cooker (crock pot) and rub with salt, pepper, and garlic.  Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or on high for 4 - 5 hours.  The last 30 minutes of cooking, place sauce ingredients in a small saucepan, stir, and heat until just boiling and set aside.  Meanwhile, pour out the fat that has accumulated in the slow cooker from the pork.  Shred pork with fork and remove excess fat.  Pour sauce over pork and let cook for 30 mins.  Serve and enjoy!