Crockpot Pork Shoulder

We had a pork shoulder in the freezer for about 6-9 months. I was waiting for a good excuse like a BBQ or a party, but of pure starvation, I thought it was about time we cooked that thing. I used an Italian-style recipe that sounded like it would be good recipe that would work as a cuban sandwich, add BBQ sauce to it and be a pulled pork sandwich or be perfect just on its own. And boy was I right, it was awesome! 

1 5lb boneless pork shoulder (butt)

1 Tbsp fennel seed

1 Tbsp peppercorns (green, pink and back)

1 tsp crushed red pepper

1tsp oregano

1tsp basil

1 tsp granulated garlic

1 Tbsp sea salt

2 Tbsp olive oil

1/2 an onion, sliced in quarters

2 cups chicken stock

With a mortar and pestal, combine all the dry ingredients and grind them into a coarse mix. Rub the olive oil over the roast and then rub the spice mix over the roast. Place the 2 cups of stock and the onion into a crockpot. Add the roast and place on low and cook for 10 hours. Serve with your favorite accouterment! 

The Easiest, Most Delicious Brussel Sprout Recipe




Brussel sprouts have always have had a bad rap. Most people steam them and don't season them making them smell like stinky cabage and take like a dirty sock. This recipe has made a fan out of all my "non believer" friends. Really, you add bacon to anything and it usually makes even a leather shoe taste good ;) Use this recipe as a side dish to your next meal! it is a great accompaniment with any meat/protien dish!



1 1/2 lbs brussel sprouts, cleaned and cut in half

4 pieces cooked bacon, chopped into bits

1/4 cup water

1 Tbsp maple syrup

salt and pepper to taste



Heat a sautee pan to medium heat and lightly oil. Place brussel sprout halfs in pan. Add water to steam brussel sprouts. once the water has evaporated, add the bacon bits and maple syrup. Sautee for approximately 4-5 minutes or until brussle sprouts are al dente and slightly browned. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve!