Crock Pots
Millions of crock pots were sold after they were introduced to the mass market in 1971. They were so popular that the best-selling slow cooker cookbook ever, “Crockery Cookery”, knocked off the classic “The Joy of Sex” from the No. 1 spot on the best-seller list in June 1971. Consumers also loved the convenience of another 1970s kitchen appliance innovation, the microwave oven. Processed foods, ready to eat in only a couple of minutes, filled the shelves at the grocers, and most cooks lost interest in crock pots.
It can be tough to shred pork that isn’t very tender, but when you cook pork using a programmable crock pot it will be so succulent and juicy that it will fall apart at the slightest touch. You can easily make tamales, tacos, burritos, sloppy joes or sandwiches from pork this tender. All you have to do is buy some pork and place it in the crock pot with your favorite seasonings. Once you let it cook for a good long time, the pork will be ready for shredding. The meat will be so soft that you can pull it apart with your fingers or just a fork. It will be so juicy that it will quickly fall apart.
You can cook other more elaborate meals in a crock pot too, exploring cuisines from all over the world. Roasted Corn and Red Pepper Chowder sounds good, or how about Asian Scented Chicken in a Pot, or Chicken in Mole Poblano Sauce? Look for recipes that appeal to you by searching for “slow cooker recipe” on the Internet.