Sweet Balsamic Glazed Pork

Indulge in the delicious harmony of sweet and savory with this Sweet Balsamic Glazed Pork. Whether slow-cooked for hours or quickly prepared in the Instant Pot, this recipe delivers tender pork chunks in a flavorful balsamic sauce. A perfect balance of taste and convenience.

Ingredients:

• 2
• 5 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into chunks
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch for slurry
• 2 tablespoons water for slurry
• Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions:

Mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a bowl with a whisk

Slow cook or use an Instant Pot to cook pork chunks

Putting the balsamic mix on top of the pork

For a slow cooker, cook the pork until it's soft on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours

For the Instant Pot, cook on high pressure for 25 minutes and then let the pressure drop naturally

To make a slurry, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl

To make the sauce thicker, stir the slurry into the cooked pork

Put the pork with a sweet balsamic glaze on top of rice or your favorite side dish

Put green onions and sesame seeds on top to make it look nice

These sweet balsamic-glazed pork chops taste great whether you cook them slowly or in an Instant Pot