We lovingly call this ‘Sweet Reunion’—each bite is met with satisfied smiles from the whole family.

Ingredients
3 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
Pour the mixture over the pork, ensuring it is well coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.

Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Variations & Tips
For a bit of heat, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture. If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the pork once cooked and simmer the sauce on the stovetop until it reduces to your desired consistency. For a different flavor profile, try adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce.