Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

This Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Recipe is a simple and delicious way to prepare tender pork with a sweet and savory glaze. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Using a Crockpot makes this recipe incredibly easy, requiring minimal hands-on time while delivering a flavorful meal that your family will love.

Easy Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Pork

This recipe features pork shoulder slow-cooked in a maple syrup and soy sauce glaze, creating a mouthwatering dish that serves 6 people. The cooking time is approximately 6-8 hours on low, allowing the pork to become tender and infused with flavor.

Ingredients

3-4 pounds pork shoulder or pork loin
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Pork: Trim excess fat from the pork and place it in the Crockpot.
Mix the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and salt.
Add to Crockpot: Pour the glaze over the pork, ensuring it is well coated.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If desired, remove the pork and set aside. Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce in the Crockpot. Cook on high for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
Serve: Slice or shred the pork and serve with the glaze drizzled on top. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.