What should you make first? Easy. Pulled pork. Buy a pork shoulder. Rub it with salt, pepper, and whatever spices you have. Put it in the pot. Pour in a can of Dr Pepper. Cook on Low for 8 hours.
You will cry. Not from sadness. From the sheer aroma of victory. It’s impossible to screw up. Even if you forget the soda, it’s still edible. I promise.
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But don’t stop there. Make chili. Make beef stew. Make cheese dip for parties. The slow cooker is the only reason I’m invited to football games. People love a warm dip.
The Downside (Yes, There’s One)
Okay, let’s be honest. Your slow cooker is terrible at some things. Don’t try to make a crispy chicken wing in there. You’ll get sad, soggy bird skin. Gross.
Also, everything looks the same after 8 hours. It’s all a brown-gray slurry. Tastes amazing. Looks like a science experiment gone wrong. Presentation is not its strength.
And cleaning that stoneware pot? It weighs a ton. You’ll wash it, put it away, and swear you just finished a gym session. Worth it, though. Always worth it.
