Saturday, July 11, 2009

What do I do with this hunk of pork?


I bought this at Dillons a couple weeks ago and it's been taking up a huge space in the freezer. I'm hoping to do something with it this week, but I don't have a clue how I'm going to fix it. I really would like a crockpot recipe for this beast. It's a Pork Shoulder Picnic, and I have no clue what that means. I'd love some ideas, because right now I'm clueless.
Thanks for the Help!
Erica

5 comments:

  1. If you like mexican food, you could try some Carnitas (shredded pork tacos). Put the roast in your crockpot, dump in a packet or two of taco seasoning, some diced onions, and a can of Rotel. Let it cook all day. Shred the pork up, and serve on corn tortillas with standard taco toppings (lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream).

    Or, pulled pork sandwiches - put roast and BBQ sauce in your crockpot, cook all day, shred meat and serve on hamburger buns.

    I'm sure whatever you do it will be yummy!

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  2. The crockpot is the best way to go because you want to cook a big piece of pork low and slow. I hope you share what you decide to do with it. Good for you for stepping outside your comfort zone. Have a great weekend.

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  3. he hubby has a smoker - that's the way to go. That's things big enough to feed a family for a month!

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  4. Hello Erica! You could easily make this in to Kalua Pork. Just put it in the crockpot and cover with apple cider, add 1 tsp (or more if you like) of liquid smoke. Simmer on low for 8 hrs. It will fall apart, so just remove the shredded meat and place it with a little of the juice and add salt (sea salt or kosher). It is normally served Hawaiian style with sticky rice and mac salad. It is even great on buns.

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  5. BBQ Pork Sandwiches are our favorite! Those pork burritos are amazing too. I also make this really yummy sweet and sour pork in the slowcooker. I've got a recipe if you need it (you throw in some pineapple chunks and frozen stir fry veggies w/ soy sauce...yummy!)

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