Balsamic – Barefoot Stiletto https://barefootstiletto.com Keep your feet on the ground and reach for the stars Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:08:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://barefootstiletto.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-421564_120855864709743_171152364_n-32x32.jpg Balsamic – Barefoot Stiletto https://barefootstiletto.com 32 32 Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/04/11/crockpot-brown-sugar-balsamic-glazed-pork/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:08:56 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4463 Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Ingredients: 2 pounds Pork tenderloin 1 teaspoon Ground sage […]

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Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds Pork tenderloin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground sage
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Pork:
    1. Begin by seasoning the pork tenderloin with ground sage and salt.
    2. Rub the seasoning evenly over the pork, ensuring it’s well coated for maximum flavor.
  2. Create the Glaze:
    1. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, water, and minced garlic.
    2. Stir until the brown sugar is fully dissolved, creating a rich and aromatic glaze.
  3. Layer in the Crockpot:
    1. Place the seasoned pork tenderloin in the crockpot, and pour the prepared glaze over the top, ensuring it coats the pork evenly.
    2. For an extra depth of flavor, you can also add some sliced onions or carrots around the pork.
  4. Cook to Perfection:
    1. Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours.
    2. Slow cooking allows the pork to become incredibly tender while absorbing all the delicious flavors of the glaze.
  5. Thicken the Glaze (Optional):
    1. If you prefer a thicker glaze, you can remove the pork from the crockpot once it’s cooked and transfer the remaining liquid to a saucepan.
    2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry.
    3. Whisk the slurry into the liquid in the saucepan and simmer until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  6. Serve and Enjoy:
    1. Once the pork is cooked to perfection and the glaze is thickened (if desired), slice the tenderloin into thick pieces and drizzle with the luscious balsamic glaze.
    2. Serve hot alongside your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice, and prepare to be amazed by the burst of flavors in every bite!
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Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom https://barefootstiletto.com/2022/01/03/balsamic-garlic-grilled-mushroom/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 03:42:07 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=1172 Smoky grilled balsamic and garlic marinated mushroom skewers! Servings: 4 ingredients 2 pounds mushrooms, sliced […]

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Smoky grilled balsamic and garlic marinated mushroom skewers!
Servings: 4

ingredients
2 pounds mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Marinate the mushrooms in the mixture of the remaining ingredients for 30 minutes.
Skewer the mushrooms and grill over medium-high heat until just tender and slightly charred, about 2-3 minutes per side.

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Balsamic – Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms https://barefootstiletto.com/2021/12/15/balsamic-soy-roasted-garlic-mushrooms-2/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:03:15 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=1028 A great appetizer !! • 2 pounds of mushrooms • 1 Tablespoon of olive oil […]

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A great appetizer !!
• 2 pounds of mushrooms
• 1 Tablespoon of olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon of thyme, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
Serves 8

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss the mushrooms in the oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and arrange in a single layer on a large baking pan.
  3. Roast in the oven until the mushrooms are tender, about 20 minutes, mixing half way through.
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Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms https://barefootstiletto.com/2020/12/01/balsamic-soy-roasted-garlic-mushrooms/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 06:54:21 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=254 Ingredients 2 pounds mushrooms 1 tablespoon oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce […]

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Ingredients
2 pounds mushrooms
1 tablespoon oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Toss the mushrooms in the oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, arrange in a single layer on a baking pan and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until the mushrooms are tender, about 20 minutes, mixing half way through.

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