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pulled pork, recipes, regional American food, repurposing leftovers, slow cooker, stew, weeknight meals

Brunswick Stew (in the slow cooker)

  Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups leftover pulled pork 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup diced country ham 2 cups frozen (or fresh) lima beans 11 oz canned (drained) or frozen corn 28 oz canned fire-roasted tomatoes 2 stalks celery, diced 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons […]

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Nectarine Butter with Lemongrass and Ginger (Slow Cooker)

Ingredients: 6-8 lb nectarines, pitted and coarsely chopped zest of 2 limes 2 cups light brown sugar 1 2-inch knob ginger, peeled 2 3-inch pieces lemongrass, cut into 1/4 inch chunks 1 1/2 tablespoons white peppercorns 1/4 cup (bottled) lemon juice Ingredients: Place the nectarines, zest, and sugar in a 4-quart slow cooker, stir. Note: […]

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Spiced Acorn Squash Pulled Pork Sliders

Ingredients: 2 1/4 lb boneless pork roast 1 onion, cut into half-moon slices 4 cloves garlic 1 cup roasted acorn squash pulp (from 1 acorn squash) 1/4 cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon (optional) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon allspice […]

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Split Pea Soup with Winter Squash and Paprika Toasted Squash Seeds

Ingredients: 16 oz dried split peas 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 large Russet potato, peeled and cubed 1 Thema Sanders squash, peeled and cubed* (seeds reserved) 6 cups ham, chicken or turkey stock 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1 bay leaf freshly […]

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Mystery Chili

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb cubed sirloin or stew meat 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup cubed roasted beets 4 cubanelle peppers, diced 1 onion, diced 15 oz (1 can) fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained 10 oz (1 can) diced tomatoes with chopped chiles, drained 30 oz (2 cans) dark red kidney beans, drained 1/2 teaspoon […]