From a different part of the pig

Tomorrow, most people will be feasting on the traditional Easter dinner–a nice spiral ham, glazed in a honey sauce, served along side tender red potatoes, deviled eggs, roasted asparagus…..the list could go on and on.

Our family will be dining on bbq pork sandwiches. This may not seem odd to some of you; but for me, it is a very upsetting scenario. I do not consider myself to be a traditional person, but when it comes to traditional holiday meals, I stick with the “tried and true”. I like to dine on Reuben sandwiches on St. Patrick’s Day, watermelon and hamburgers on the 4th, and the whole turkey/stuffing/mashed potatoes combo on Thanksgiving. Likewise, on Easter, I really try to prepare the aforesaid Easter menu.

But the fact that we are moving in 7 days (aaaaahhhh!!!) throws Easter traditions out the window. As I came to grips with the fact that we would not be dining on the traditional fare, my mind began to contemplate the easiest slow cooker recipe I could think of. And the perfect one came to mind…..I think I can work through the steps to prepare it, and hopefully my family will not be as bothered as I am with the unconventional Easter menu.

Here is the recipe for Kimberly’s BBQ Pork Sandwiches:
1) Put one pork roast in the crockpot (or slow cooker, depending on how you were raised).
2) Turn it on low for 8-10 hours.
3) Shred the pork with a fork. (That rhymes!
4) Mix in one bottle of your favorite barbeque sauce.
5) Serve on your favorite rolls, with a salad and favorite veggie.

There you have it–the easiest Easter dinner I have ever made! And I have an excuse for this mediocre holiday meal–I just have to keep telling myself that. And I must remind myself that it is still from a pig.….just a different part of the pig……