Another Snow Day!!

Another easy supper!!! My BFF and Partner in Crime Christi Lewis passed along this easy supper idea. I love BBQ but it is high as a cat’s back…this is my way of saying that BBQ is expensive :) Christi usually has a crowd at her home when it comes to supper time in the summer ( she has a pool…that is all I need to say ) and of course after swimming all day they are a hungry crowd and with BBQ being high as a cat’s back she decided to take another route…and I am so glad she did…and she shared this with me!!

You will need to purchase a Boston Butt ( Pork Butt) in the size/weight that you need. I usually purchase a 3-4 pound butt and this way I have some left over. ( since I have a tiny above ground pool I do not have a crowd) Also, you will be cooking it in a crock-pot so make sure it will fit. I am sure you could cook a larger butt on the stove in a stock pot but remember this is an easy snow day or swim day recipe…or shopping all day..or watching Lifetime all day…ok..back to the butt.

I cooked a 4 pound Boston Butt last night. I started off with a frozen butt ( literally and figuratively, it was about 12 degrees outside ) around 10:30 pm. I put it in the crock-pot and then filled it to the top with warm water. This cushions the crock and will prevent it from cracking and who wants a cracked crock ..say that 10 times fast!!

I added 2 cloves of minced garlic and pepper. I put the crock pot on high and let it cook until 5 this morning. Let me clarify… I got up just long enough to cut back the heat on the crock pot. Cut the heat to low and let it continue cooking another 5-6 hours. Now if you are starting off with a thawed butt ( 3-4 pound) you will need to cook on high 5-6 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low. Once the butt is fully cooked remove from the crock and let cool. Next you will pull the meat apart and remove all fat. I shred mine..you could also chop it. However you like your BBQ. Next, I place it in a container and put it in the fridge until supper. About 45 minutes to 1 hour before supper place the pulled meat back in the crock pot to heat up. Now here is where you do whatever suits your fancy. I have done it both ways. You can just warm up the butt without sauce or you can add sauce to the meat when warming ( this is what I do most of the time) I usually use 2-3 different kind of sauces. Step out there and try different kinds and flavors. When the meat is hot then you can serve it on buns, hoe cakes or cornbread. I serve it with homemade cole slaw and baked beans. This is a great way to have BBQ at home…that will not break the bank.

And remember Never Trust a Skinny Cook,

Kathy