Savory Honey Garlic Pork Roast
Transform your dinner with this mouthwatering honey garlic pork roast made effortlessly in a crockpot. Tender, juicy pork is infused with a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for mingling with steamed rice or roasted vegetables. Ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend gathering, this dish will impress your family and friends without fuss.
ingredients
- 3-4 lbs pork shoulder or pork loin
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (for thickening, optional)
steps
- 1.
Place the pork shoulder or loin in the crockpot.
- 2.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- 3.
Pour the honey garlic mixture over the pork in the crockpot, ensuring it is well coated.
- 4.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
- 5.
If desired, to thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- 6.
Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix it back into the sauce. Serve hot over rice or with vegetables.