Spicy Pulled Pork Menu

If it's still chilly outside, this menu will warm things up.

Your Menu: Serves 8

Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Tangy Curry-Tomato Chutney

• Mixed greens salad
• Maple-Apple Pudding Bake
• Fat-free or lowfat milk

Test Kitchen Tip:

Mixed green salads are so easy with the assortment of packaged mixed greens that are available in the produce section of the grocery store. Some even come with a dressing packet inside. Make sure you buy enough for 8 for this menu. Plan on about 2 cups greens per person, or about 2 16-ounce packages.

Shopping List:

For Pork

• 3 to 3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
• 8 large or 16 small buns
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 2 red or purple plums
• 1 bunch green onions
• 1 fresh Scotch bonnet or jalapeno chile pepper
• 1 lemon or lime
• 1 head leaf lettuce (optional)
• 2 16-ounce packages torn mixed salad greens
• 1 bottle desired-flavor salad dressing (if none in greens package)
• 1 1/2-gallon fat-free or lowfat milk

For Dessert

• 1 bottle maple syrup
• 1 pound butter
• 2 medium apples
• 1 8-ounce whipping cream

Pantry Items:

For Pork

• chili powder
• paprika
• dried oregano
• curry powder
• onion powder
• kosher or sea salt or table salt
• ground white or black pepper
• brown sugar
• white wine or cider vinegar
• ground cardamom or cinnamon

For Dessert

• cornstarch
• all-purpose flour
• granulated sugar
• baking powder
• vanilla
• ground cinnamon

Equipment Needed:

For Pork

• measuring cups and spoons
• large plastic storage bag
• 3 1/2-to 4-quart slow cooker
• cutting board
• forks
• 2-quart saucepan
• wooden spoon
• large bowl for salad

For Dessert

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife
• vegetable peeler
• small saucepan
• wooden spoon
• 2-quart-square baking dish
• medium bowl
• pastry blender
• tablespoon
• wire cooling rack
• large bowl
• wire whisk or electric mixer
• rubber spatula

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