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Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork (GF, DF, Egg, Peanut, Tree nut Free)

April 4, 2016 by Megan Lavin 10 Comments

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Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork (GF, DF, Egg, Peanut, Tree nut Free) Recipe by Allergy Awesomeness

A super savory pork roast that’s been drenched in balsamic vinegar and slow cooked all day makes a tender, fall apart meat that is the ultimate topping for mashed potatoes. Free of gluten, dairy, egg, peanuts and tree nuts.

I think my mom named me incorrectly.  Instead of my middle name being Jill, it should have been slow cooker. No joke! My love for my crock pot runs deep. It’s a valuable part of our family and I use it at least twice a week. We’re partners in the kitchen and it always has my back.  Soups, meats, sauces…it does it all and makes me look good! To me, there is no other way to cook meat, than in this tenderizing machine. It is so worthwhile to smell it simmering all day, and then dig into it with two forks and have it fall away and shred with no effort.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork (GF, DF, Egg, Peanut, Tree nut Free) Recipe by Allergy Awesomeness

The only downside to using a slow cooker is that you have to remember to do it!  It’s been known to be 2 in the afternoon and I’ve suddenly realized I was supposed to put something in.  So, the best way for me to combat that is to meal plan, and just get in the habit of looking what is on the menu for that day when I’m having breakfast.  That way, I can either set out chicken to thaw, start a slow cooker, or simply realize I can ignore dinner until 4 because we’re having a simple pasta dish.

I also blame my mother for my roast obsession.  Almost every Sunday growing up we’d have a pot roast and mashed potatoes.  It was sooo good. Unfortunately, my son can’t do beef, so this Sunday favorite has fallen to the way side.  Then, I remember that pork roasts can be just as delicious!

I love to make my dairy-free mashed potatoes, and then put a big, heap of pork roast on top, and drizzle some of the drippings on top.  A fork full of the two is heaven.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork (GF, DF, Egg, Peanut, Tree nut Free) Recipe by Allergy Awesomeness

Lastly, the roast gets such a deep flavor from the balsamic vinegar.  I didn’t have balsamic vinegar until later in life, and I consider that a travesty. That dark amber liquid has such a wonderful, briny flavor.  There’s nothing like it! So, when I saw this recipe on SkinnyTaste, I knew I had to try it.  All I’ve done to tweak her recipe is double the amounts–that’s how much I love balsamic. Well that and insist you have to have it over mashed potatoes. Hers was great, but I wanted a more intense flavor, and more drippings to pour over my mashed potatoes.

Please note that why this isn’t soy or fish free is because the Worcestershire sauce that I use has both soy and fish sauce in it.  However–not all Worcestershire sauces are the same–some of them have wheat, so be sure to check out the labels!!!

I hope this will also help you enjoy a fulfilling Sunday dinner that your kids will remember!

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork (GF, DF, Egg, Peanut, Tree nut Free) Recipe by Allergy AwesomenessSlow Cooker Balsamic Pork (GF, DF, Egg, Peanut, Tree nut Free) Recipe by Allergy Awesomeness

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Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork (GF, DF, Egg, Peanut, Tree nut Free) Recipe by Allergy Awesomeness

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork (GF, DF, Egg, Peanut, Tree nut Free)

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes

Perfect for Sunday dinner, or even a week night this easy and deeply flavorful pork roast is divine!

Ingredients

  • 3 pound boneless pork roast
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • Dairy-Free Garlic Parsley Mashed Potatoes

Instructions

  1. Put slow cooker on low, and place your roast inside. Add the wet ingredients first, pouring over the roast. Finish by adding your spices--salt, garlic, and red paper flakes to the roast. They should stick nicely to the roast since it's wet now. Cook for 6-8 hours. About half way through, or once the roast is soft enough to pull a apart, do so! This will allow the flavors to penetrate all of the meat, instead of just the outside.
  2. When the roast is almost complete, make your mashed potatoes, and then serve with a generous scoop of mashed potatoes first, and then top with the meat and some of the drippings.

Notes

Please note that why this isn't soy or fish free is because the Worcestershire sauce that I use has both soy and fish sauce in it. However--not all Worcestershire sauces are the same--some of them have wheat, so be sure to check out the labels!!!

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork (GF, DF, Egg, Peanut, Tree nut Free) Recipe by Allergy Awesomeness

 Slightly adapted from SkinnyTaste

Don’t forget to pin this for later! Also, check out my other allergy-friendly Pinterest boards.

Clean Eating Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Dinner Recipe by AllergyAwesomeness.com

Filed Under: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Slow Cooker Tagged With: Crock pot, Dairy Free, Egg Free, EOE Recipe, Fish Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free, Slow Cooker, Wheat Free

About Megan Lavin

Hi! I'm Megan, a mom to four kids, two with multiple food allergies & one with EOE. I'm a published cookbook author that constantly tweaks recipes to make them allergy friendly--it's an addiction. I share every recipe & tip with you, to help you eat like you did before food allergies & dietary restrictions. You can still be awesome, even with food allergies!

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Comments

  1. Erin Smith

    April 12, 2016 at 12:51 PM

    This looks delicious. I’ve been trying to use my slow cooker more often, so I will add this to my recipe list!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      April 12, 2016 at 1:59 PM

      Thanks Erin. Yes, this is a great slow cooker meal if you’re trying to get used to using it more. Good luck!

      Reply
  2. Brianna Hobbs

    April 6, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    I LOVE balsamic! Next time pork roasts are on sale this is going only menu!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      April 6, 2016 at 9:48 AM

      I hope they go on sale soon 😉 Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Lacy

    April 5, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    This looks delicious! I’m a sucker for slow cooker meals, especially pork!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      April 5, 2016 at 9:04 PM

      Thanks Lacy! Yes, slow cookers definitely beckon to me.

      Reply
  4. Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate

    April 4, 2016 at 11:53 AM

    We love shredded pork! This recipe looks so simple. Definitely going to make it!

    Thank you,
    Chrystal

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      April 4, 2016 at 12:09 PM

      Yes, shredded pork=the best! Thanks for your comment.

      Reply
  5. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    April 4, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    This sounds delicious! My husband would love this meal. Love the beets that you served with it too {my favorite!}.

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      April 4, 2016 at 12:09 PM

      Yes, my kids are HUGE beet fans. Such an easy side too!

      Reply

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