Pulled Pork Sandwiches

And now, back to our regularly scheduled blogging! 

Sorry I’ve been MIA for the past few weeks; however, it is travel season for work so I’ve been gone a lot.  But in the few days that I actually have been home and cooking, I’ve been documenting as much as I could so I’d have stuff to blog about!  So, I should be back to blogging regularly since I have enough photos and recipes for while I’m on the road.

A few weeks ago, we had our dear friends, Jayla, over for dinner and a movie.  I wanted something easy to make and when I think “easy,” I think “Crockpot.”  Well, it just so happens that I’d seen a recipe on one of the enjoyable blogs that I read, Iowa Girl Eats, and I thought it’d be perfect.  BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches.

This recipe was great and I was so happy with how it turned out!  Not only was it crazy simple, but it was super delicious.  All I did was cut up a pork roast, throw it in the Crockpot with a bit of seasoning mix, balsamic vinegar and water, set the timer for all day (7:30am – 5:30pm) and voila!  A delicious meal was ready.  Once I got home from work, I shredded the pork (which was insanely easy, since it was so tender), added some BBQ sauce and let it sit for a bit, until our guests arrived.  Delish!  Since this cooked while I was at work, it gave me plenty of time once I got home to make my side dishes.  Awesome.  I highly recommend this meal.  It was easy, fast and very tasty!

Enjoy!

 

Before cooking.

About to shred.

 

All shredded.

About to be eaten by Jake!

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 pork roast (I bought one that was about 3lbs and had the bone-in)
• 1 packet of Lipton Onion Seasoning Mix
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• BBQ sauce

Directions

1. Cut pork roast into chunks and place into Crockpot with Lipton seasoning, vinegar and water.
2. Cook on low for about 10 hours.
3. Shred pork and add BBQ sauce.
4. Eat up!

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Hello blog world!  I'm sorry that I've been MIA lately, but our new puppy has been keeping us pretty busy.  I've been taking pictures of the meals that I've made, but I just haven't found the time to blog about them...until now.

So, getting back in action, I present to you a delicious BBQ Chicken Pizza!  I love pizza and I love BBQ sauce, so whoever created the idea of BBQ Chicken Pizza is a hero in my book.  This recipe is from Sandra Lee's Semi-Homemade on Food Network.  Unlike a traditional BBQ Chicken Pizza, this one has sliced apples and bacon bits on top, which adds a great texture to it.  I've made this a few times and Jeremy and I love it.  I've always cooked it in the oven, as opposed to cooking it on the grill, as the recipe directs but I get it'd be great and crispy that way.  Use your favorite BBQ sauce and add any additional toppings that you'd like.  Cilantro goes great on BBQ Chicken Pizza! 

Enjoy!

Ingredients.

Pre-baked.

Post-baked.

 

Ready to eat!

BBQ Chicken Pizza, by Sandra Lee

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound chicken cutlets
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough (recommended: Pillsbury)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup green apple, sliced
• 1/4 cup real bacon bits
• 2 green onions, sliced

Directions

1. Set up grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.
2. Brush chicken with vegetable oil, season with salt and pepper. Place chicken on the grill and cook until done, about 2 minutes per side. When done, slice into 1-inch pieces, reserve.
3. Spray a perforated disposable cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Carefully remove pizza dough from can. Unroll dough and place on cookie sheet on the grill. Let cook 2 minutes and turn pizza over.
4. Spread BBQ sauce over pizza leaving a 1-inch border. Next, top with mozzarella cheese, diced apples, chicken, and bacon pieces.
5. Cover with grill lid and cook 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve hot, topped with green onions.
7. Cook's Note: Cooking indoors: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside. Carefully unroll dough and place on prepared baking sheet. Press out dough with clean hands to form 13 by 9-inch rectangle. Use oven mitts to place baking sheet in preheated oven. Bake in for 7 minutes or until crust just begins to brown. Use oven mitts to remove crust from oven and top as directed. Use oven mitts to return to oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted and has begun to bubble.