JUST A TOUCH OF FALL

We are finally getting a break from 100+ degree sizzlers--and I'm taking the day off to simply love the moment and relish having the day all to myself (and Jones).

When fall first approaches I get into a cooking mode. I have a new crock pot; so I thought that I would try pulled pork MY WAY.

I couldn't find any pork shoulder; so I used 3 lbs.pork butt (it was fine).

--Made a sauce of

----1/3 c. Balsamic vinegar

----1/3 c. water

----1/4 c/ sugar or honey

----1/4-1/2 t. Fennel seeds

----2 pinches of Rosemary

----4-5 cloves finey chopped garlic

----a little bit of salt

----freshly ground black pepper

----1/2 t red (hot) chile powder

--Layer of organic baby carrots in pot

--Layer of sliced sweet onion (1/2 large onion)

--layer of thick sliced pork (most fat removed)

sprinkle with sauce

--layer of pork slices

sprinkle with sauce

etc. 

Finish layers with sauce

Turn crock pot to "low" and let it do its thing for about 6 hours or until meat is super tender.

I cut meat up and served it with the vegetables--not really pulled pork. But good. And the leftovers will definitely make a pulled pork sandwhich or two.

Improved photos of Regency-Style Lanterns

Isn't he cute....just look at that chinoiserie chimney.

Have a wonderful fall--the rain is coming.

Mary & Jones & Cole