Balsamic Blueberry Pulled Pork Food

BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375° F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Mix together pepper, salt and garlic powder in a small bowl or ramekin. Rub mixture all over the pork tenderloin.
• Place tenderloin on the baking sheet and onto the center rack of the oven. Be sure to have baking sheet in the center of the rack. Allow to bake for 20-30 minutes. Oven temperatures may vary, so use an internal thermometer to check for doneness. If it reads 140° F-150° F it is done. If you do not have an internal thermometer, the center of the tenderloin when cooked will be slightly pink, but will not look raw!
• Place blueberries in a medium sauce pan on med-high heat. Using a wooden spoon or potato masher, begin breaking the blueberries while cooking. Add garlic and honey. Blueberries will begin to boil and sauce will begin to form. Stir in balsamic vinegar. Bring sauce to a boil and allow to reduce. Reduction time is about 12-15 minutes.
• Once tenderloin is done baking, remove from oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Remove sauce from stove heat once it has reduced and become slightly thick, it should flow almost like the consistency of honey off of a spoon.
• Slice tenderloin into medallions, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Place 4 medallions (1 serving) onto dish and spoon sauce over medallions. Serve with any veggie or starch and enjoy! Also great with a white wine.

BALSAMIC-BLUEBERRY PULLED PORK

Steps:

• Place pork roast, blueberries, chili sauce, vinegar, onion, garlic, pineapple, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cook on Low until pork is slightly pink in the center, 8 to 10 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Transfer pork to a plate and shred with 2 forks. Mash the contents of the slow cooker with a potato masher until fairly smooth. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and toss to coat in the sauce.

BALSAMIC-BLUEBERRY PULLED PORK

Steps:

• Place pork roast, blueberries, chili sauce, vinegar, onion, garlic, pineapple, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cook on Low until pork is slightly pink in the center, 8 to 10 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Transfer pork to a plate and shred with 2 forks. Mash the contents of the slow cooker with a potato masher until fairly smooth. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and toss to coat in the sauce.

BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND HONEY PULLED PORK SLIDERS

Steps:

• Trim fat from meat. If necessary, cut meat to fit into a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. In the cooker combine onion and sweet pepper. Add meat; sprinkle with thyme and rosemary. Pour broth over meat.
• Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 9 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
• Meanwhile, for barbecue sauce, in a medium saucepan combine vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, black pepper, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Transfer meat to a cutting board. Use two forks to pull meat apart into shreds, discarding any fat. Strain vegetable mixture, discarding liquid. Return shredded meat and vegetables to cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce. Cover and cook for 1 hour on low-heat setting.
• To serve, spoon meat mixture onto bun bottoms. Top with coleslaw and pickles. Cover with bun tops.

BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thick.
• Remove from heat, cool.
• Place blueberry mixture in a blender; process until smooth.