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Top Things to Do in the Philly Area this Year!

February 10, 2012

Here is a great article (written by our own Tasty Tuesday contributor, Steph) on The SavvySource about all the great things to do this year in the Philly area with your family. Some great info on local attractions like the Philadelphia Zoo, The Please Touch Museum, as well as fun events like The Reading Phillies and The Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square. You will also find some great resources on enjoying the New Jersey and Delaware Beaches, as well as how to find local Farmer’s Markets and Orchards that offer Pick-Your-Own fruit!

Check it out and plan to make some fun memories this year with your kids!

What Should We Do This Year?: The SavvySource For Parents in Philadelphia

Tasty Tuesday: Sara’s Pulled Pork Sandwiches

February 7, 2012
So last week, I shared with a scrumptious Apple Coleslaw recipe. I promised that I would post a complimentary Pulled Pork recipe to go along with said Slaw recipe.
Today is that day.
Here I am to come forth with my promise.
This recipe was shared by my good friend, Sara, a few years ago. Sadly, it took me about 2 years to actually try it. And it’s a shame, because it’s DANG good. And DANG easy.
DANG.
Sara’s Pulled Pork recipe is a slow-cooker recipe (aren’t they the best?), so it’s ready when you get home from work (or playing or running or parenting or whatever it is you do with your day). Easy and can feed an army. We halved the recipe, using a 1-2 lb pork roast, and it fed us for almost 3 meals.
I suggest pairing the pork with the Apple Slaw recipe from last week. If you are conservative, put it to the side of the sandwich and enjoy it like a salad. If you are daring and adventurous, pile a heaping bunch of it on top of the pork between the bread.
Your life with never be the same.
Here is the recipe:
Sara’s Pulled Pork Sandwiches

3-4 pound pork roast (pork shoulder) (I found out that 2 pounds serves six people)
Put salt and pepper all over the meat
Put said meat into trusty amazing slow cooker
Mix the following ingredients together and then pour into the cooker:

  • 1/2 c water
  • 2T wostershire sauce
  • 2T apple cider vinegar
  • 1t cumin

Press start and cook for 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
Take the meat out and put it into a bowl or onto a plate and shred it/break it apart with 2 forks. Pour the liquid in the slow cooker down the drain. Put pulled pork back into the slow cooker
Add 2 cups of BBQ sauce
Stir around and cook for another few minutes until it’s warm. (15-20 min)
Serve it up with extra BBQ sauce and rolls!!
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You’re welcome.
Now I’m hungry and need to put this on the grocery list for next week!
Enjoy – and let us know how it turns out for you!
You can read more about Steph’s life and recipe at her blog, Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Mom.