Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork with Polenta and Avocado Cream

By MooK

Ingredients

• Balsamic Pork
• 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
• 1 cup beef broth
• 4 cloves garlic, grated
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbls honey
• 2 Tbls soy sauce
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• Polenta
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup polenta
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1 tsp salt
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• Avocado Cream
• 1 avocado
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all of the ingredients for the Balsamic Pork (minus the pork shoulder). Mix until well combined.

Place pork in the slow cooker. Pour balsamic mixture over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours. Using 2 forks, shred pork. Add back to the liquid and keep warm.

To cook the polenta heat milk and chicken broth in a saucepan. Whisk in polenta and salt. Cook, whisking frequently, for about 10-15 minutes or until thickened. Mix in cream cheese until well combined.

Meanwhile mash avocado and mix with sour cream, salt and pepper.
To serve scoop polenta into the bottom of a bowl. Top with shredded pork and a dollop of avocado cream.