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Slow Cooker Balsamic Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast

by Donya Mullins 50 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Sweet, tangy balsamic vinegar, rich brown sugar, a few herbs and spices covering a lean pork roast, all cooked low and slow for a few hours make a main dish masterpiece.  Served with your favorite sides, you’ll soon be saying – yes, more, please!

Whether you’re making my Crock Pot Chicken Thighs or Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Beef, you’ll love the deep, rich flavors produced by cooking food low and slow. This Pork Roast has those same flavors and more!

Updated on 11/5/2021

Balsamic Glazed Pork Roast iwith onion on a white serving platter.

Last week, while doing an early morning grocery run, I came across a great buy on pork roast.  I snatched up a couple and decided to cook one that day.  I had an idea of what I wanted the end result to be regarding flavors and opted for the slow cooking method since I had a busy day ahead of me.

After a few hours of cooking, my kitchen was full of great aromas, and it was time to get working on my glaze.  Since I’m a big fan of balsamic vinegar, I knew it would be one of my ingredients. With the addition of brown sugar and soy sauce, I’d put together the best glaze ever and the result was ah-maz-ing!

Ingredients for slow cooker balsamic glazed pork roast.

Ingredients For This Recipe

  • Pork Roast
  • Onions
  • Vegetable Stock
  • Garlic Powder
  • Dried Thyme
  • Brown Sugar
  • Soy Sauce
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Cracked

Equipment I Use For This Recipe

To cook the pork roast, I use an 8-quart slow cooker. I also use a heavy bottom saucepan to make the sauce.

Pork Roast with seasoning and onions in a slow cooker.

What Makes This Recipe To Delicious?

The ultimate success of this dish comes by putting the roast in the oven for glazing. Here’s how to make the glaze:

  • 30 minutes before the roast is done, mix together brown sugar, water, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar in a small pot.
  • On medium low heat, bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce by about â…“ or until slightly thick.
  • Set glaze aside.
2 images of balsamic drizzle for pork roast

How Long Do I Cook The Pork Roast?

You can cook this recipe either on low or high in the crock pot.

  • On LOW – 6 to 7 hours
  • On HIGH – 4 to 5 hours
Balsamic Pork Roast on a serving platter with green beans and mashed potatoes.

How To Store Leftovers

Store any leftover in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This recipe also freezes well. Place the leftover pork along with the glaze in a freezer safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Balsamic drizzle poured over pork roast.

What To Serve With Balsamic Brown Sugar Pork Roast

Now comes the good part. Serving this delicious roast! This easy-to-prepare main dish is great for Sunday Supper and perfect when you are entertaining. But remember, it’s a set it and forget it recipe, so it’s ideal for a weeknight meal.

  • I like to serve glazed pork roast with Scalloped Potatoes and Roasted Broccoli. This is the ultimate in simple yet elegant home cooking.
  • This roast makes a great addition to a Thanksgiving buffet. It’s terrific served with Roasted Butternut Squash With Bacon, Green Beans and Skillet Cinnamon Apples.
  • For a family weeknight meal, serve the slow cooked pork roast with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli Cauliflower Salad.
Sliced balsamic pork roast with green beans and mashed potatoes.

More Slow Cooker Recipes You’ll Love!

  • Crock Pot Vegetable Beef Soup
  • Crock Pot Bourbon Meatballs
  • Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan
  • Slow Cooker Busy Day Pot Roast
  • Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders
Balsamic Glazed Pork Roast iwith onion on a white serving platter.
4.92 from 12 votes

Balsamic Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast in the Slow Cooker

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
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Sweet, tangy balsamic vinegar, rich brown sugar, a few herbs and spices covering a lean pork roast, all cooked low and slow for a few hours.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pound pork roast
  • 1 medium onion – sliced
  • ¾ cup stock – vegetable or chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

  • Layer sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place pork roast on top of onions.
  • Mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme – sprinkle on the roast.
  • Pour stock carefully around the side of the roast.
  • Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or high for 4-5.
  • 30 minutes before the roast is done, mix together brown sugar, water, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar in a small pot. On medium-low heat, bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce by about â…“ or until slightly thick. Set glaze aside.
  • When roast is done, take out of slow cooker and place in a roasting pan.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Pour â…“ of the glaze over the roast and place in the oven. Continue to glaze roast every 5 minutes until glaze is used up.
  • Take roast out of oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Slice or shred with a fork. Serve with extra drippings.
Balsamic Glazed Pork Roast iwith onion on a white serving platter.
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Want To Know More About Slow Cooking?

If you are new to cooking with a Crock Pot or just don’t know where to start, I’ve got something to help. I’ve put together a helpful guide with tips and recipes to get you using a slow cooker like a pro!

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  1. Wendy Henderson

    March 7, 2023 at 9:10 pm

    loved this recipe and the yummy juices were awesome on mashed potatoes. Very easy to prepare.

    Reply
  2. Dr. Pamela M Kaminski

    February 2, 2023 at 6:07 pm

    Can you place potatoes in the slow cooker along with the onions?

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      February 5, 2023 at 3:40 pm

      Go for it.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  3. Bryan Roberts

    January 16, 2023 at 6:27 pm

    This turned out amazing. Glaze definitely made it extra tasty

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      January 19, 2023 at 2:38 pm

      WOW! You’ve made my day. Thanks for sharing.
      I appreciate your terrific rating!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  4. Sherry

    January 6, 2023 at 8:47 pm

    My family loved this.
    We had leftovers so next day we made bbq
    Sandwiches out of it

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      January 8, 2023 at 1:34 pm

      Awesome and thanks for the terrific rating! I know those sandwiches were delish.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  5. cindy campbell

    January 4, 2023 at 12:23 pm

    could I do this in a dutch oven? I don’t currently have a slow cooker.

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      January 8, 2023 at 1:38 pm

      Sure. It will turn out great.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  6. Betsi Stopper

    December 11, 2022 at 11:46 pm

    Fabulous!

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      December 12, 2022 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks, Betsi for the nice comment and the outstanding rating!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  7. Tanya

    October 16, 2022 at 6:35 pm

    This was amazing!! I will be making it again. My entire family enjoyed it. Thank you!! I wish I was able to add a picture.

    Reply
    • Donya

      October 17, 2022 at 8:05 am

      Hey there Tanya!
      My goodness, I am thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed this recipe! If you enjoyed this recipe, you should check out my Busy Day Slow Cooker Pot Roast, it’s just as simple to prepare and it makes for a wonderful easy weeknight meal. Thank you so much for your kind words and your phenomenal rating, I really appreciate your support, let me know if you ever have any questions!
      ~Donya

      Reply
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