Ranch Pork Roast

Such a yummy crock pot recipe.  I got this recipe from my mother in law.  My kids love it.  Plus it is a nice switch from always a beef roast.  Nice thing crock pot recipes ... Once you put it all in, You are basically done.  Just check on it a few times. This is also really yummy to just make the pork roast & have over rice of noodles.

Ranch Pork Roast

2 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder roast

1 lbs red skinned potatoes ~ havled

1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of chicken soup 

1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese ~ softened & cut up

1 envelope dry ranch dressing mix

Trim fat from meat.  In a large skillet, coated with cooking spray, brown meat on all sides.  Place potatoes in slow cooker {3 1/5 - 4 quart}.  Place meat on top of potatoes.  In large bowl, whisk together soup, cream cheese and dry dressing mix.  Once well mixed, spoon "gravy" over meat & potatoes in cooker.  Cover and cook on low heat for 9-10 hours. You can also do high heat for 4 1/2-5 hours.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

I am sure some of you are thinking, "I have a recipe for Pulled Pork."  I am also pretty sure it calls fir Cocoa Cola in it.  Well this recipe is a little different.  It has 2 ingredients, if you don't count the meat.  My husband made this for dinner this weekend.  That is right ... I have a hubby that can cook!  He can also do many other things, but what girl doesn't find it very attractive when she spots her hubby in the kitchen cooking?

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork 

1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin

1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer

1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce

8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Place the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root beer over the meat. Cover and cook on low until well cooked and the pork shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. Note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. Drain well. Stir in barbecue sauce. Serve over hamburger buns.  

*You can even use this in salads.