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Slow Cooker Pork Delight

Tender, Juicy Pork Cooked to Perfection in Your Slow Cooker

4servings
8 hr 20 min
Easy
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Slow Cooker Pork Delight

About this recipe

Experience the ultimate tenderness with our Slow Cooker Pork Delight. This dish is designed for busy days when you crave a hearty, flavorful meal without the fuss. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, the pork shoulder cooks slowly, absorbing a delicious blend of herbs and spices.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. 1

    Place pork chunks, onion, and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Pour the sauce mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the pork is tender.

  5. 5

    Mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry, then stir into the slow cooker.

  6. 6

    Cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.

  7. 7

    Let the pork sit for 5 minutes before serving with rice or mashed potatoes.

Chef's tip

For a more complex flavor, consider searing the pork chunks before placing them in the slow cooker.

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