barbecue pork sandwiches

It's another Crockpot recipe! My friend Carli told me how to do this way back when and I loved how easy and tasty this one was. And when I see easy, I mean EAAAAAAAA-SY.

Throw your pork roast (I like Pork Sirloin Roast) into the crockpot on low and cook it in either apple juice or apple cider vinegar. The latter one stinks a little bit while cooking, but it totally moistens your meat and makes it tasty and juicy. Let it cook all day and the last hour - throw in your favorite barbecue sauce after shredding your meat up with 2 forks. Let it get all warmed up and yummy and throw it on top of your favorite bun or bread.

I served mine with potato wedges and broccoli and loved it.


Parents Review: I have only tried it with the vinegar and would really like to try the apple juice next time. It is very tasty and it's fun because it's different than what I usually make.

Kids Review: They both really liked it!

Pork Roast with potatoes and veggies

Don't get scared. I know I am making roast again, but I promise this one isn't like my other roast fiasco..

This one actually tastes good!!!

And, it's pork instead of beef.

My sister had us over for dinner a few weeks ago when we were up in my hometown for my nephew Cooper's baby dedication at their church. She cooked us a pork sirloin roast, and Dave and I were in love. Have you girls ever used this cut of meat before? I hadn't and the texture is so moist and so awesome. It has a ton of flavor, and very little fat.

Kim had just seasoned hers with some spices she had there, and I just improvised my own and it turned out awesome. Here's what I did.

3-4 lb. pork sirloin roast
1 packet lipton onion soup mix (it's all I had on hand, and I thought it would work)
1 can beef broth
a few splashes of red wine (I think I used 1/4 - 1/2 cup)
cubed yukon gold potatoes and sliced carrots

Throw everything in the crockpot and cook on low all day. Oh my word! Yummy! No fuss. No work. Tastes perfect.

Parents Review: We gobbled it up and I could've ate so much more than I did. Restraint. Restraint.

Kids Review: They kept saying "yummy mommy. I like it." Mak didn't love the cooked veggies, but again - nothing new. She ate some raw veggies instead. :-)



Leave me a note if you've stopped by today, OR become a follower if you haven't done so already. I would also love to know if you try this roast. It's a great one. I will be making it again soon!

Happy eating!

Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or spicy depending on your preference) - I actually use the ground sausage in the tube. My favorite is the "Sage" flavor.
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups beef stock
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
28 oz. can peeled tomatoes, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
8 oz. can tomato sauce
3 zucchini, chopped
8 ounces cheese tortellini (I use whole wheat)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tbs. chopped fresh parsley
Grated parmesan cheese for topping

Brown the sausage in a large pot. Drain all the grease except for 1 tablespoon, then add the onions and garlic and saute for 5 more minutes.

Add the beef stock, water, wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Add the zucchini, tortellini, green bell pepper and parsley. Simmer until tortellini is cooked (about 8-10 minutes). Serve in bowls topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Here's the pasta I use -




Parents Review: This soup is just perfect in the comfort food/full of veggies, grains and protein so you can feel good about it, kind of way. We LOVE it.
Kids Review: Sometimes they like it, and sometimes they snub. Tonight, Baby Boy ate a few bites and Little Girl ate the tortellini, the sausage and the carrots. No zuchinni for her.

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