KALUA PORK

http://www.plainchicken.com/2012/07/kalua-pork-slow-cooker.html

KALUA PORK
We loved this!  Started it around 11:00 at night and then ate for dinner.  We had with coleslaw and BBQ sauce.  Used pretzel rolls from Costco.  Yum!  My favorite way to eat was with mayo, cheese and pickles on pretzel roll.  Loved it!  Would be so good with potato salad.  Used roast from Costco.  Just used the chunky pink sea salt from WinCo bulk.  Next time I might try saving some of the juice to mix in the meat - it got kinda dry.

• 1 (6 pound) pork butt roast
• 3 Tbsp Hawaiian sea salt
• 3 Tbsp liquid smoke flavoring

Pierce pork all over with a fork. Combine liquid smoke and salt.  Rub mixture over meat. Place roast in a slow cooker.

Cover, and cook on low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time.

Remove meat from slow cooker and shred.

FRENCH DIP SANDWICH

FRENCH DIP SANDWICH
These were so easy and everyone loved them!

http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2016/03/21/french-dip-sandwich/

• 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) condensed French Onion Soup
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) Beef Consomme
• 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
• 8 sandwich rolls
• 8 slices provolone cheese
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1. Place the roast in a slow cooker. Pour the soup and consomme over the top.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
3. Remove 3 cups of the juice from the slow cooker with a measuring cup or ladle and add to a small sauce pan. Turn heat to medium and bring to a boil. Reduce to a hard simmer and let cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
4. Transfer the beef to a pie plate and shred with a fork.
5. Place the sandwich rolls in a 9x13 pan and spoon meat into each roll. Top with provolone cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
6. Serve immediately with the sauce on the side for dipping.

THE BEST BARBECUE SAUCE

We had this with the Cluff family in Rexburg on top of pulled pork.  http://lncookbook.blogspot.com/2009/05/bbq-beef-sandwiches.html We all really liked it.  Makes a lot so I halved the recipe.
http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/03/the-best-barbecue-sauce.html

The Best Barbecue Sauce

YIELD: MAKES ABOUT 7 CUPS OF BARBECUE SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups ketchup
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 4 teaspoons hickory flavored liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, mix together all the wet ingredients and then add the seasonings. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken as it simmers (and then as it cools). I try to plan ahead and simmer for at least an hour. Use the sauce to brush onto meats the last ten minutes of grilling or for any other recipe where barbecue sauce is used.
2. Once cooled, the sauce can be frozen. Thaw in the refrigerator and use as needed.

BBQ BEEF SANDWICHES

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES
We had these with the Cluff family while in Rexburg.  We love this recipe.  See the post The Best BBQ Sauce http://lncookbook.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-best-barbecue-sauce.html for the sauce (for bottled our favorite is Sweet Baby Rays).  I got a really big roast and made enough for smothered burritos.
http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/08/bbq-pulled-pork-sandwiches-slow-cooker.html

Also it is good to use the leftovers on top of a green salad or as part of nachos.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 to 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (I’ve also used boneless pork loin – not tenderloin – but pork loin with good results)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon hickory flavored liquid smoke
• 2 cups barbecue sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Rinse the pork shoulder and pat dry. Rub salt and pepper over the pork and place in a slow cooker. Add water and liquid smoke. Cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours, until the pork is very tender.
2. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and discard the remaining liquid. Shred the pork using a couple of forks. Place the meat back in the slow cooker along with the barbecue sauce and continue to cook for another 20-30 minutes until the pork is hot again. Serve on buns with extra barbecue sauce.

INSTANT POT BBQ BEEF
We all really liked this.  Cooked in the instant pot in 60 minutes!  It was very tender.

Cut pork roast into 6 pieces.  Rub on dry rub.  Put 2 T oil in instant pot and put on saute setting.  Cook each side for 3 minutes.  Take out meat and pour in 14 oz BBQ sauce that has been mixed with 1.5 cups water.  Scrap bottom of pan.  Then put meat back in a cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.  Let it natural release then take out and shred.

Dry Rub:
2 T brown sugar
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon (could try one drop of essential oil)
1 tsp kosher salt


BBQ BEEF SANDWICHES
This recipe came from the Ott's. It is really easy and very good. Makes a lot - would be a good to feed company.
3lb roast (pork or beef)
1 c. water
2 beef bouillon cubes (really good with 4 tsp of better than boullion)
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1 tablespoon minced onion
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. catsup
1/4 c. mustard
dash of Worcestershire sauce
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hoagies or rolls
sliced cheese

Put roast in the crock pot with the water and bouillon cubes and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours until tender.Shred meat and retain 1 c. of juices from cooking. Add remaining ingredients to shredded meat and give it a stir. Put back in crock pot and cook on low 3-4 hours or high 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Serve on rolls w/cheese and enjoy.

ROOTBEER PORK
This is a good recipe too.
http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2013/01/root-beer-pulled-pork-recipe.html

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1 (4 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 (12 ounce) can or bottled root beer (do not use diet root beer)
• 4 lbs boneless pork shoulder roast
• 12 buns

Instructions

In a slow cooker, mix everything together except the pork.

Add the pork, stir well, and cover.

Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

An hour or two before it is done shred the pork with two forks in the slow cooker.

Mix well. The sauce will be a little runny but the longer you let the meat sit the more it will soak up the juices.

APPLES

APPLE NUT MUFFINS
McCleve Cookbook (2nd edition) pg. 21
We all really liked. Makes lots of muffins. Takes some time to make.

DUTCH APPLE CAKE
Taste of Home pg. 252
Start preparing 3 hours in advance. We thought it was okay - kinda plain. Tasted better the next day. The homemade cinnamon ice cream made it better. Went well together.

APPLE-HAM GRILLED CHEESE
Taste of Home pg. 64
Scott really likes, I am not a huge fan of grilled sandwiches with velveeta.

SPINACH APPLE SALAD
Taste of Home pg. 65
A fun salad to make - we liked.

APPLESAUCE JELLO
Taylor Relief Society pg. 30
Good, thick. We have tried both peach and cherry. Liked both. Good way to use applesauce.

APPLE PIE SPREAD

found in the Friend - very easy to make and yummy. Next time I would cut the apples smaller.

4 cooking apples (anything except red delicious)

1/2 cup apple cider

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/8 tsp cloves

Peel and core apples. Cut into 4 pieces (or smaller). Put apples in a glass dish and pour cider over them. Cover the dish with a lid. Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir. Put the lid back on and stir for 2 more minutes. Stir again and then cook for another 2 minutes.

Stir in all the other items. Put back into microwave and then don't cover the bowl. Cook on high for 10 minutes, stirring a few times. When the spread is thick, it is ready.

Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

SWEET POTATO APPLE BAKE
Yummy! Easy to make. Made 1/2 of the recipe and put in round stoneware. A perfect side dish to pork or chicken.
6 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup quick-oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp each of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 TBL butter or margarine, melted
In a greased shallow 2-1/2 qt. baking dish, combine the apples and sweet potatoes. Combine the remaining ingredients; sprinkle over apple/potato mixture. Cover and bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 mintues longer or until apples and potatoes are tender.

APPALOOSA APPLESAUCE CAKE (Cowboy Cookbook pg. 210)
Very yummy! Make in angel food cake pan.

Would like to try:
TREASURE STATE APPLE CAKE W/CARAMEL SAUCE (Cowboy Cookbook pg. 210)