Pulled Pork

Pulled pork can also be done with a large pork butt or pork shoulder (6-7 pounds). Simply cook the pork until tender, then remove and shred meat, removing any additional fat and bone from roast, and pour off and discard all drippings from the bottom of the stoneware. Place shredded pork back into stoneware and add your favorite bottled or homemade sauce and heat through.

21/2 pounds pork loin, trimmed of any fat

1 14-ounce bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce 1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 medium onion, chopped

8 hamburger buns or hard rolls

1.Place the pork roast in the VersaWare™ stoneware. Place stoneware in slow cooker heating base, cover, and cook on Low for 10-12 hours or on High for 5-6 hours.

2.Remove the pork roast from the stoneware, and pull the meat into shredded pieces. Pour out any liquid in the stoneware, and combine pork with the remaining ingredients in the stoneware. Cover and cook on High for 2 hours.

3.Serve the barbecued pulled pork on hamburger buns or hard rolls.

Serves 8

Note: when using an electric stovetop, the heat diffuser

18MUST ALWAYS be used with the VersaWare™ stoneware.

Mom’s Brisket

1 2-pound beef brisket, scored on both sides

4 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces Olive oil

2 teaspoons paprika Water to cover meat 11/2 cups ketchup

2 large onions, diced

2 tablespoons horseradish

2 teaspoons paprika

Kosher salt and pepper to taste

1.Rub paprika over meat and place in VersaWare™ stoneware. Coat bottom of stoneware with oil and place on stovetop set to medium heat. Sear meat on both sides.

2.Add enough water to cover the meat. Add ketchup, onions and horseradish. Place stoneware in slow cooker heating base, cover, and cook on Low for 7-9 hours or on High for 3-5 hours, until meat is tender.

3.Cool meat and cut in diagonal thin slices. (At this point, meat can be refrigerated overnight).

4.Sprinkle potatoes with paprika and add to stoneware. Place sliced meat on top of potatoes and place stoneware in slow cooker heating base. Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.

Serves 4

Note: when using an electric stovetop, the heat diffuser

19

MUST ALWAYS be used with the VersaWare™ stoneware.

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Rival Slow Cooker manual Pulled Pork, Mom’s Brisket

Slow Cooker specifications

The Rival Slow Cooker has established itself as a staple kitchen appliance for those who appreciate the art of slow cooking. Known for its reliability and ease of use, this slow cooker is designed to deliver flavorful meals with minimal effort. One of its standout features is its versatile temperature settings, typically offering low, high, and warm functions. This allows users to customize cooking times based on their schedule, whether they want to cook a meal over several hours or simply keep food warm until serving.

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