Strawberry Pulled Pork

OK.  I admit that I have an obsession with this berry.  But it could be worse, it could be baked beans or broccoli..there are only so many recipes that you can create using those ingredients :)


I hit a home run when I made this pulled pork entree Wednesday night.  Slow cooked boneless pork ribs combined with strawberries is a match made in barbecue heaven.  At least in my world it is ;)

This could not have been easier.  I started the crock pot in the morning and came home to an almost prepared dinner.  I just had a few steps and we were good to go.

Pulled Pork with Strawberry Sauce

3.5 pounds boneless pork ribs or 3 lb pork tenderloin
salt/fresh pepper
4 C sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 C ketchup
1/4 C cider vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried rosemary
a few shakes of hot sauce (depending on how hot you want it ;)


In a crock pot combine all ingredients except pork.  Add the pork that has been salted and peppered to the pot.

Cook on low while you are at work or 8 hours.  When I got home I removed the pork and put on a plate covered with foil.  I then used an immersion blender to puree the sauce so there were no chunks of strawberry.  You don't have to do it but I really preferred it.

Add shredded pork back to the pot and heat through another 30-45 minutes.
The strawberry flavor is subtle and not overwhelming.  I really like this and it is easy to get together before work and it was a winner with my family :)