Shredded Sweet Pork

lightly adapted from allrecipes.com, submitted by Dean

3 pounds pork shoulder roast
2 cups salsa (not chunky salsa)
1 (12 oz) can or bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage
1 cups brown sugar
2 tbsp fajita seasoning
2 tbsp taco seasoning mix

Place pork roast in the crock of a slow cooker, and add 4 cups water. Cook on High for 5 hours.

Remove pork from the slow cooker and drain liquid. Shred the pork and set aside. Combine the salsa, cola, brown sugar, fajita seasoning and taco seasoning in the slow cooker. Add the pork and mix. Cook on low for an additional 1-2 hours.

We made tacos and a salad out of this. We used black beans, shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, cilantro lime rice (cook 2 cups of rice then add 2 tsp fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro and salt to taste), the pork and the Tomatillo Ranch dressing I love. For my salad I also added some guacamole.

This is a perfect meal to have with friends. Everyone can bring something and it makes it so easy.

I have other sweet pork recipes on this blog. I've been trying to find just the right flavor. This is it! This is our favorite sweet pork recipe.

Husband rating: 5 stars

boys say: thumbs up

Mom's Applesauce Pancakes

from allrecipes.com, submitted by Shirley Smith

2 c dry pancake mix (I used a whole wheat mix. Also good with a gluten free mix)

1 tsp cinnamon

2 eggs

1 c unsweetened applesauce

1 tsp lemon juice

1/2 c milk

Whisk together pancake mix and cinnamon in a large bowl. Make a well in center. Add eggs, applesauce, lemon juice and milk and stir until smooth. 

Heat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium heat. Working in batches pour batter onto griddle, using about 1/4 c for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on top, then flip and cook until browned on bottom, about 1 minute more. Serve hot.

Husband rating: 4 stars

Boys say: thumbs up