Sweet Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin

I have already explained my love of crock pots for summer meals, so I won't get into that again.  Instead I will just drool over the glaze/sauce for this pork.  It has a nice sweetness to it with the underlying tang of the balsamic vinegar.  The delicious contrast of the two makes the sauce practically drinkable.  And of course, slow cooking the pork so it is super tender doesn't hurt either.

Sweet Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin

Number of Servings: 6 to 8
Time to Prepare: 6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes

• 2 lb pork loin roast, trimmed of large fat pockets
• 1 tsp sage
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup additional water
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce

In a small bowl, combine the sage, salt, pepper and garlic. Rub the spices all over the roast. Place the pork roast in the slow cooker and pour in 1/2 cup of water. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Near the end of the cooking time for the roast, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar, additional 1/2 cup water, and soy sauce in a small saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

Remove the pork from the slow cooker, shred and place on a platter or plate. Drizzle the glaze over the pork and serve.

Source: Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Produce Used: Garlic