Meals 4 Sharing Fridays: Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork
Hello! If you are new to Meals 4 Sharing Fridays, let me just show you around quick. I love to feed people, and I love to hear what others like to feed their people, so Meals 4 Sharing Fridays was created after I wrote 31 Days of Meals 4 Sharing back in October, to carry on the spirit of loving others through the gift of food! Please feel free to LINK-UP your favorites below or share them in the COMMENTS.
I decided I might as well keep going with the Pioneer Woman theme this week. Ā After reading everyones PW favorites, I have to say many of your favorites are mine too, but not many people, as I thought, Ā mentioned Ree’s Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork. Ā This recipe is in my top 10 recipes for sharing. Ā It’s extremely easy. Ā This recipe took me less than 5 minutes to throw (quite literally throw) together, pop in the oven and forget about it for the entire day. Dr Pepper Spicy Pork is always a crowd favorite. Ā This recipe yields a generous amount of pulled pork, which I love because this means leftovers! Ā Invite Ā friends and family over and send them home with yum yums for the next day.
I’m not one to push food on people, but well I take that back…I am one to push food off on people. Ā I always have containers on hand, so I can fill them up and send my peeps home with food for the next day. Ā I do admit, sometimes I feel selfish, like I just want it all for myself, but I’m telling you this Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork from The Pioneer Woman’s website is a meal you must share. Ā I have even doubled this recipe so I have enough to freeze and pull out for a quick meal on those crazy busy days.
Are you a food pusher? Do you offer to send leftovers home with your guest?
This recipe is so versatile. Ā It can be used for tacos, sandwiches, burritos, enchiladas, quesadilla, top a taco salad with it, or a pizza, the list goes on and on. Ā Did I mention using the leftovers for a TDF Breakfast Hash with potatoes and peppers. Ā Heaven help us! Ā So good. (Promise to share recipe soon.)
Wednesday night it was my daughters last basketball game, so we had Grandpa over for dinner afterward. Ā I had thrown the pork shoulder in the oven that morning, and later in the day I whipped up my Spicy Ginger Coleslaw, and baked beans.
Ā We quite often eat our dinner buffet style.
Have you seen these Pretzel Slider Buns from Ā Labriola? Ā I found them at Costco. Ā I ripped the bag open in the car on the way home, and ate one. Ā Forgive me, I have no self control. Ā I do live a whole 2 miles from Costco. Ā That’s a long drive with these babies sitting in the seat next to you!
I am also a fan of Ree’s Cinnamon Rolls, and Chocolate Sheet Cake and many others, but I think this shredded pork recipes is my favorite. Ā I agree with many of you it’s hard to pick, but it ya’ll had a gun to my head I would Ā say Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork. Ā The funny thing is I don’t even like Dr. Pepper…yuck pooey..taste like medicine to me, but it redeems itself in the recipe.
You can go here for Ā Ree’s Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork recipe. Ā And below is my Spicy Ginger Coleslaw recipe that taste marvelous piled on top of the pork in a pulled pork sammy. (as seen above, wink)
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Spicy Ginger Coleslaw
1 14 ounce bag Coleslaw
1/2 Red Bell Pepper, sliced thin
1 cup or half a bag, Matchstick Carrots
1 Granny Smith Apple, shredded (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh Ginger grated
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tablespoon Sugar, more if you like your slaw sweeter
1/2 teaspoon Morton’s natures Seasonings Salt
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, more or less per your taste
1/2 teaspoon Coleman’s Mustard Powder
salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
-In a mixing bowl combine bag of coleslaw, matchstick carrots, shredded apple, and red bell pepper, toss to combine.
-In a smaller bowl or large measuring cup whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper, and mustard powder.
-Pour dressing over slaw mixture, fold until combined. Give it a taste add salt and pepper to your liking.
-Transfer to a serving bowl cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, to let the flavors mingle.
Note: Make this coleslaw your own…I will never know (wink). If you like spicy don’t be afraid to add more cayenne pepper, or more sugar if you prefer a sweeter slaw. This slaw is amazing paired with these ribs.
Enjoy!
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So now it’s time to let the SHARING begin! Ā Here’s how……
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It’s nice to share š
Love,
Sheila
I just love her Dr. Pepper pulled pork, and her Spicy one she had in her first book. That is my go too for everyone. I love both, but hubby likes the other one because it is less “spicy”. I am going to cut the peppers in the dr pepper one. He loves the taste, but is a very mild man.
So I guess I need to make this pulled pork you speak so highly of. And I love a good slaw…it’s printed off! Have a great week, Sheila!
Now I’m on Internet Explorer, very nice…Firefox not so much š
I’ve made that recipe – though for me it didn’t taste any different than my homemade bbq sauce without the Dr. Pepper – maybe I’m just awesome, ha ha! I LOVE coleslaw on my BBQ sandwiches š
BTW – Your new blog design? is not working for me on Firefox…am I the only one?
Oh bummer. I have not had anyone else tell me that. I will mention it to my gal though. I must not be foxy enough ; )!
Okay, first of all I am LOVING your new site! L O V I N G it!!! You must be thrilled!!! And guess what? I made that same PW recipe. DELISH!! Have a super weekend GirlFriend. {luv & hugs}
Your new look is beautiful! Thanks for hosting, have a wonderful weekend!
Becca, Thanks! I’m glad you like it. I love it, I finally feel at home…with my blog š Thanks for linking up. Have a great weekend. Sheila