Servings: 8 (about 3-4 oz pork per serving)
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low
Points: Approx. 4-5 per serving (lean pork + balsamic/honey glaze; check your tracker for exact)
Ingredients:
• 2 lb boneless pork shoulder roast or pork sirloin roast (lean cut, trim visible fat for lower points)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper (or red pepper flakes for a kick)
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2-3 Tbsp honey (or sugar-free substitute to drop points further)
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, adds depth but skip if strict low-point)
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
Instructions:
1. Season the pork roast on all sides with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Place it in the crockpot.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, chicken broth, Worcestershire (if using), and minced garlic.
3. Pour the mixture over the pork.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours) until the pork is fork-tender and shreds easily.
5. Remove the pork to a plate and shred with two forks (it should fall apart).
6. Optional: For thicker “gravy,” transfer the liquid to a small pot on the stove, bring to a simmer, and reduce for 5-10 minutes (or thicken with a cornstarch slurry: 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 Tbsp water).
7. Serve the shredded pork with some of the sauce drizzled over. Great with steamed veggies, cauliflower rice, or a side salad to keep points low.
Tips for even lower points:
• Use pork tenderloin or loin (leaner) instead of shoulder → drops to ~3-4 points.
• Reduce honey to 1 Tbsp or use a zero-point sweetener.
• Skip Worcestershire if needed.
• Portion control: 3-4 oz pork + sauce = low-point main dish.
This one gets tons of “recipe please!” comments because it’s set-it-and-forget-it, juicy, tangy-sweet, and healthy-ish. Pair it with zero-point veggies for a full meal.
If you want a different low-point variation (e.g., rosemary-garlic or plain herb), or adjustments for your exact points plan, just let me know! 🍖🔥