Wednesday, December 3, 2014

BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes


Well it was a sad day in our household tonight. I didn't get the pork into the slow cooker until 4pm.. Needless to say we had eggs for dinner, and this wonderful food will be lunch tomorrow. I am a true chef, and had plenty of taste tests while cooking this one.
This is a great balance of protein and carbs. It is a lower calorie food without sacraficing flavor. I did have to slap Jason's hand a couple of times to make sure we had plenty for lunch tomorrow. Isaac did get a taste test as well, and had a bowl full! Husband and kiddo approved!!
Since I did not get this done in time for dinner the 'stuffed' portion of the recipe is a little modified.. Oh well!

You need realistic recipes that keep you on track, and make you feel like you are cheating. This is the perfect recipe to do that! Here it is!!

3 medium Sweet Potatoes
2 pounds Pork Roast
1 can Beef Broth
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1 cup BBQ sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray's)
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Start by combining your Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Powder. Once this is combined, put your beef broth in the Crock Pot. Cover the meat in the mixture, and put it in the Crock Pot. If you would like more rub, you can add any spices you would like. I added more Chili Powder.
Let that cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours. It is best to cook it low and slow. This breaks down the meat, and makes it easy to shred.
When there is about 40 minutes left to cook the meat, preheat your oven to 400 and start the sweet potatoes. I quartered them, and placed them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. I placed them on the cooking sheet and put them in the oven when it was fully preheated. Turn the potatoes after 20 minutes.
When the meat is done, shred all of the meat, and drain the juices.
Combine the Worcestershire Sauce, Brown Sugar, BBQ sauce, and Apple Cider Vinegar in a bowl. Combine meat and sauce.
When everything is done you can serve the sweet potatoes and top them with the meat.

Enjoy!!

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