Sunday, February 17, 2008

A Rockin' Recipe: Slow-Cooked Maple Pork


I made dinner tonight, which is something I don't do much anymore. For a long time, I cooked every night for four people, but now it's not such a regular thing. Mom generally makes dinner, or I just make something simple for myself, and a little something for Freyja.

But, I do love to cook, and I can cook well...and tonight I decided to make dinner for everyone. So, I made my legendary slow-cooked pork, which has gotten a thumbs up from every meat-eating friend or family member who has ever tried it. Mom and Tom had never tried it, and by the time their plate was clean, they were raving about it too. I must have a winner!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. boneless country style pork ribs
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. maple syrup
2 tbsp. dried minced onion
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
dash black pepper

Directions:
Place pork in a crock pot or slow cooker.
Add all ingredients and mix well.
Cook covered for 5-7 hours on LOW, making sure to stir the pork halfway through, as well as break it up into smaller segments with the sharp edge of your spoon for more thorough cooking.
When pork is done, enjoy!

I normally serve this with homemade cornbread and honey butter, mashed or baked rosemary potatoes, and green beans with herbs and almonds.

If anyone tries my recipe, I'd love to know what you think...

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