Pulled Pork (And Sandwiches)

 
 
It’s officially summertime.  Even though we have air conditioning, I still like to keep the oven off as much as I can. This is a very versatile recipe, you can either used the pulled pork with tacos, burritos, in sandwiches, just use your imagination and I’m sure you’ll think of lots of ways your family would enjoy it.  And you can always change the seasonings according to what you’ll be making with it, of course.
 
PULLED PORK
Recipe by My Stained Apron
 
5-8 lbs Pork shoulder 
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
10 cloves garlic, chopped (or 2 tsp garlic powder)
1 1/2 cups water
 
Combine seasonings in a small bowl, sprinkle on all sides of pork.  Place in slow cooker (throw in garlic cloves now if using) and pour water on top.
Cook on high for 6 to 8 hours, until meat falls apart.
Use for tacos, burritos, sandwiches, etc. 
 



PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
Hoagie buns or rolls
Pulled pork
Cheese (Havarti, Muenster, etc)
 
Lay buns out on cookie sheet and toast at 400 degrees for just a few minutes.
Pile on pulled pork inside buns, place cheese on top.
Toast in oven until cheese melts.
Serve with slaw, or your favorite sandwich toppings.
 

Slow Cooker Ribs

This is one of those dinners for when you have an insanely crazy day and want to be able to throw something in the slow-cooker and it will actually taste good.  They get so tender you can cut them with your fork.  I usually use my homemade Peach BBQ Sauce (will post recipe later) but it’s great with a tomato-based as well, and that’s actually what I used in the photo here to test it out. I also finished them in a saute pan and the results were good, but I do prefer the texture that I get with a grill pan better.

SLOW COOKER RIBS
3-5 lbs pork ribs, boneless
2 T paprika
1 T garlic powder
1 T sugar
2 tsp onion powder
BBQ Sauce of choice

Combine paprika, garlic powder, sugar, and onion powder. Rub all over ribs. Place in slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.  When ready to serve, heat in a grill pan (or saute pan if you don’t have one) and baste often with BBQ Sauce. Serve hot.

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