Description
Pork shoulder is rubbed with an addicting spice blend, then topped with a mixture of honey, balsamic vinegar and some other essential ingredients. Lastly, it is slow cooked to perfection to create the perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Chinese Five Spice
- ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder
- Salt And Black Pepper
- 1 (3 Lb. Size) Boneless Pork Shoulder
- ⅓ cups Honey
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- ⅓ cups Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Garlic Chili Sauce, Plus Extra For Topping
- 1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch, Mixed With An Equal Amount Of Water
- Rice For Serving
- Chopped Cilantro, For Garnish
Preparation
In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, Chinese five spice, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper. Pat dry your pork shoulder and rub it all over with the spice blend.
Preheat a large saute pan over medium to medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides, until brown and caramelized. Transfer the pork shoulder to your slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, beef broth, balsamic vinegar and garlic chili sauce. Pour it over the pork shoulder.
Cook the pork on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Once cooked, remove the pork shoulder very carefully from the slow cooker. Pull apart the pork with two forks. Set aside.
Pour the leftover sauce into a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer and add the cornstarch mixture. Whisk until the sauce begins to thicken, about 4-5 minutes.
Serve the honey balsamic pork on top of rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and drizzled with extra garlic chili sauce if desired. Enjoy!
