The Super Bowl is this weekend.. whatchu makin’?
I dont know about your sporting event watching parties, but if I’m hosting a bunch of boys for a football game I end up getting stuck in the kitchen. Boo.
Which is odd because I believe I love football more than my Fireman. For serious.
Me: When is the Super Bowl this year?
My Fireman: Hmm..
Me: Who is going..?
My Fireman: uhhh..
Yes. That is how it went. My Fireman is such a manly, man- but when it comes to football, well, sports in general- he doesn’t keep up, I’m afraid. Needless to say- I figured out all the questions above on my own account. Its all good. He runs into burning buildings and drives an ambulance for a living.
He keeps his manly, man card.
So- back to game day food. What is easier than letting your slow cooker do the work for your game time munchies? I’m in!
Adapted from Snappy Gourmet
Ingredients
- 1 (3-4 pound) pork loin roast
- 4 cups beef broth, divided
- 2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 (12-ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle, more or less for desired heat
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- small whole wheat rolls
- sliced red onion (optional)
- chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Place pork in slow cooker. Add 3⅔ cups beef broth to slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for about 6-8 hours or until pork is tender and falling apart.
Meanwhile, prepare BBQ sauce. Combine all ingredients, along with the remaining 1/3 cup beef broth in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15-30 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened, and cranberries are broken down, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and strain the cranberry sauce through a small metal sieve, pushing through using the back of a large spoon.
Remove pork from slow cooker, pull apart with 2 forks or chop into desired shredded state. Mix with BBQ sauce. Spoon pork, about 1/4 cup, into small rolls and top with onion and cilantro, or your favorite slaw!
http://chocolate-broccoli.com/2013/02/cranberry-bbq-pulled-pork-sliders.htmlThe sauce can seem labor intensive, but the flavor is amazing! You can actually make it up to 2 days ahead of time and store it in the fridge until your ready to use. I would warm it in the microwave or on the stove before adding it to your pork to keep your sliders hot.
Whats your game day menu look like?
I really like the cranberry addition here. I am with your man about football-I would care way more about the food
Made these a few times they were wonderful!