Slow Cooker Balsamic Honey Belly Pork
If your anything like me, after a day battling through a storm you just want to get home, throw on your comfies and enjoy a bowl of warm goodness without the hassle of having to make it. I hear you and I'm here to help. My Slow Cooker Balsamic Honey Belly Pork is that dish you can leave to cook all day in the slow cooker and it's ready the moment you step inside the front door.
This dish is melt in your mouth tender, delicious, and infused with a tangy glaze. Slow cooking it really locks in all the amazing flavours and will be a hit for Sunday Lunch or a Dinner Party
If there is anything left over from this recipe (which I highly doubt it's that good) it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Simply reheat gently in the microwave. To loosen the sauce, just add a couple drops of water and give a good stir.
To make this recipe you will need...
Ingredients
- 1KG Belly Pork (this can be either slices or a belly pork joint)
- Salt
- Pepper
- A Pinch Of Cayenne Pepper
- Splash Of Oil
For the Honey Balsamic Glaze
- 60ml Chicken Stock
- 60ml Balsamic Vinegar
- 3/4 tbsp Honey
- 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- Salt
- 1 tsp Oil
- Pepper
Method
- With a sharp knife, score the pork belly skin diagonally in a diamond pattern. Season with salt, pepper, and Cayenne pepper, rubbing it well into the skin.
- Heat oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the pork belly, and cook for 3-5 minutes until crisped and golden brown. Lightly oil the bottom and sides of your slow cooker or if your like me and have these fancy liners now's the time to prep your slow cooker and then transfer the pork into it.
- In a jug, combine the pre made chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, olive oil, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the mixture over the pork belly. Close the lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours if going out.
When the pork is cooked, serve with rice, noodles or even mash potato and enjoy!
And there you have it my quick and easy Slow Cooker Balsamic Honey Belly Pork. The perfect dish to leave cooking while you battle the stormy weather as you go about your day. I was super excited to get home, have a bath, put some noodles on to boil and then get stuck into this bowl of goodness next to the fire. It's certainly a warming and comforting dish to be enjoyed this time of year.
If you make this dish, why not send me a picture on Instagram using the #acountrygirlskitchen so I can go over and show it some love.
I hope you all have a wonderful day.
*Chefs Kiss*
