Here’s an easy Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Brown Sugar Pork recipe that’s tender, sweet, and savory.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Brown Sugar Pork
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 6–8 hours (Low) or 3–4 hours (High)
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 2–3 lb (900 g–1.4 kg) pork loin or boneless pork shoulder
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
Instructions
- Place the pork in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the pork.
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6–8 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- When the pork is fork-tender, slice or shred it and spoon the cooking juices over the top before serving.
Serving Ideas
- Steamed rice
- Mashed potatoes
- Roasted vegetables
- Coleslaw
- Sandwich buns for pulled pork sandwiches
Optional Add-Ins
If you don’t mind going beyond four ingredients, try adding:
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Storage
- Refrigerator: Up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freezer: Up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
This recipe works well with pork loin for leaner slices or pork shoulder if you prefer richer, easily shredded meat.
