Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork
This pork recipe is one of my favorites that I’ve created so far, who would have thought that balsamic vinegar and brown sugar would be a match made in heaven? Introduce a little pork to the relationship and you’ve got the entree to end all entrees. Pair this dish with a big scoop of my creamy mashed potatoes and your taste buds will thank you. I made this dish a few days ago and I’ve been snacking away on the leftovers since. Stuffing them into sandwiches, rolling them up into burritos, spooning them over polenta – I just haven’t been able to get enough! If you’ve got pork lovers in your house they need to try this delicious dish – trust me.
New To The World Of Pulled Pork?
My pulled pork recipe is easy, so easy that you’ll want to make this dish once a week every week till the end of time. So no fears here! We’re not cutting corners when it comes to flavor, I created the best crust ever on this roast with lots of caramelized brown sugar and some tangy balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
Pork – Just a big cut of pork shoulder is what we’re using today, it comes from the front leg near the upper shoulder of the pig and is most commonly used for pulled pork. Butter – We want unsalted today to control the sodium content of our dish, this is what we will use to saute our garlic in. Sugar – Brown sugar to create a caramelized crust on the pork loin. This will add some great molasses notes to our protein. Garlic – Use as much or little as you like. Balsamic – Yes balsamic, you read that right! We want a tangy, face scrunching addition to act as a bit of a chemical tenderizer while adding tons of depth of flavor. Soy sauce – This ingredient is going to give us lots of umami flavor and color, be sure to use some of the good stuff! Seasoning – Salt and pepper to taste.
How To Make Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork In Under 2 Hours
You read that right, and not only is the pulled pork ready in under 2 hours but it is nicely caramelized and loaded with flavor. Your guests will think you’ve cooked this for hours. We’re cooking this covered under high heat for an hour which and then another 30 minutes to make sure the pork gets nicely roasted. This is what’s going to give us those burnt pieces, which to tell you the truth, are my favorites!
Let Your Pork Rest
Pork needs time to rest – just like us! Let it rest for about 10 minutes before shredding it, however don’t worry about it being dry. We will have some of that awesome sauce leftover which you can pour over the pulled pork. If you want to use the leftover sauce/gravy, you will want to skim some of the fat from it. There will be lots of fat because pork shoulder has quite a bit of fat in it, so just skim and you’ll be left with the best sauce.
How Else Can I Make This Pulled Pork
Pressure Cooker
Slow cooker
You can definitely make this dish in the slow cooker, just follow these steps:
What To Serve With Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork
This entree pairs greatly with a lot of delicious side dishes, so if you’d like some mouth watering options, try out these:
Creamy Mashed Potatoes Roasted Veggies White Beans With Bacon And Herbs Creamy Polenta Italian Roasted Mushrooms And Veggies Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Old Fashion Green Beans
Leftovers
Fridge
To keep this pork fresh in the fridge, store it in a shallow airtight container or wrapped tightly in aluminum foil and it will keep for 3 – 4 days.
Freezer
If you’d like to make this brown sugar balsamic pulled pork ahead, you can store it in an airtight container or in freezer bags with the air pressed out for 4 – 6 months. Allow the roast to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating in the oven at 350 F degrees till the pork is heated through.
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Pork Carnitas Pan Seared Pork Chops with Gravy Ranch Pork Chops And Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner Mustard Balsamic Pork Chops with Rosemary Apple Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops Korean Style Pork Chops Easy Oven Baked Pork Chops Crockpot Pork Carnitas Balsamic Pork Scallopini Pulled Pork Sweet And Sour Pork
