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Month: June 2023

Sweet Coleslaw

Perfect compliment to the BBQ pork sandwiches that I posted last week!

Sweet Coleslaw

This coleslaw recipe is simple, easy, and so good. The sweet and tangy dressing is the perfect complement to the crunchy cabbage and red onion. Put it together in the morning, a pull it out just before a summer party with family and friends.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large green cabbage
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Slice cabbage and onion thinly and add to a large Tupperware container or bowl
  • Mix mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste
  • Pour the mixture over the cabbage and onion and toss thoroughly to coat
  • Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours, stirring every hour or so
  • Serve with BBQ pork sandwiches or other summer dishes
Keyword BBQ, Coleslaw, Salad, Side, Summer

Easy BBQ Pulled Pork

Easy BBQ Pulled Pork

This easy BBQ pulled pork recipe is the perfect summer party recipe! It has the perfect balance of sweet, savory and spicy and is great served on a hamburger bun with coleslaw. And it is so easy! You can simply dump all of the ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning and then effortlessly shred the pork before serving.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pound pork roast (our favorite is to use 2 of the smaller picnic roasts)
  • 28 oz Hickory & Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's)
  • 1 red onion
  • 2-4 jalapeno peppers

Instructions
 

  • Dice the red onion and slice the jalapeno peppers
  • Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours
  • Shred the pork and return into the sauce
  • Serve on hamburger buns and rolls with coleslaw and any other favorite summer sides
Keyword BBQ, Party, Pork, Sandwich, Summer

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