slow cooker — A Southern Fairytale

pulled pork bbq sandwich
sorry about the crummy picture, I still don’t have my camera back from Canon

Today’s MWM recipe is for pulled pork and it is a bit spicy, juicy, tender and fills your house with an unbelievable smell that makes your mouthwater all day long and your taste buds tingle in anticipation.

Pulled Pork
(crockpot recipe)

1 (3 to 4lb) boneless pork shoulder roast
2 Tbsp yellow mustard
1/4 C Rachel’s Meat Seasoning
1 bottle Miller Lite
1 bottle BBQ sauce (I use HEB’s Texas BBQ Sauce because it has just the right amount of pepper and spices)
8 large hamburger buns
*onions and pickles

Mix the mustard and spices together and rub over the pork shoulder, put into a plastic bag and pour in the beer.
Seal the bag and refrigerate overnight to marinate.
First thing in the morning pour the contents of the bag into your crockpot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
Resist the urge to dive face first into the crockpot.
When the roast is done, drain the liquid out of the crockpot and using a fork, pull the pork apart, it will fall apart with very little effort.
Add the bbq sauce to the pork in the crockpot and stir to mix.
Leave the crockpot on warm and allow the flavors of the seasoned pork and bbq sauce to combine *at this point you can add chopped onions if you want.
Serve on toasted hamburger buns with sliced onions and pickles* not necessary

These are simple, delicious, truly tonguegasmic and a delightful treat for any get together or just family game night.

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Easy Taco Soup

Now people. Yesterday when I said it wasn’t Chili… I meant, it ain’t chili! It’s Taco Soup! Yum!
Quite simply the easiest and most delicious Taco Soup at that. While the weather down here in South Texas isn’t exactly cold, it’s definitely that time of the year, time to start working the crockpot and making yummy soups and stews. So here you have it:
Today’s Mouthwatering Monday recipe is:

Taco Soup

1.5 lbs. lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 (10 oz) cans ro-tel tomatoes with diced green chilies
1 (15 oz) can black beans
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans
1 (15 oz) can corn
6 oz beer (dark is best, but you can use whatever)

For the Taco Seasoning, you can use 1 package or make your own like I do. It’s super easy so come on let’s do it!

2 tsp.salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 1/4 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cornstarch
1 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Mix all the spices together and set aside.

In a medium pan on the stove brown your ground beef with 1/2 of your taco seasoning mix.
chop onion and dump into crockpot
Open the cans of yummies
Dump all cans into the crockpot, do not drain
pour 6 oz. beer into the crockpot
add the remaining taco seasoning
mix in browned beef
stir well
Cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours, whatever time works for you
serve with crushed chips and topped with cheese
prepare for your family and friends to kiss your feet and offer you gifts.

okay, maybe that last bit is a bit overboard but seriously y’all.. it is delicious!

And like I promised y’all. Super Easy.

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So now that we’re all snug and cozy in our new home over here! Thank you NapWarden

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Can’t wait!

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