Sweet Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin

Up until a couple of months ago, I had never had balsamic vinegar. Maybe unknowingly if someone put it is a recipe, but never on purpose. Then i tried a balsamic glazed chicken salad at BJs restaurant. I was hooked, i had to have another balsamic glazed something. That is when I found this recipe. The glaze is sweet yet tangy and you feel like you are eating something fancy and decadent. Yet this pork couldn't be easier to make, it gets thrown in the slow cooker in the morning and you are practically done with dinner. I imagine the glaze would be amazing on any type of meat, and I plan to try it out on some. 

Sweet Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin 

Pork:

2 pound boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of large fat pockets
1 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely minced or crushed
1/2 cup water

Glaze:
1/2 cup brown sugar, light or dark
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the sage, salt, pepper and garlic. Rub the spices all over the roast. Place the pork roast in the slow cooker and pour in the 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Near the end of the cooking time for the roast, combine the ingredients for the glaze in a small saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Remove the pork from the slow cooker, shred and place on a platter or plate. Drizzle the glaze over the pork and serve.