Pulled Pork Tacos – Saved by the Slow Cooker

I’ll be the first to admit it – I’m not a huge fan of the slow cooker. Don’t get me wrong, it’s an absolute Godsend for those on a time crunch. In the first few months after Aidan was born, it was my go-to kitchen appliance. I used it for soups, for scalloped potatoes, for stews, you name it. Chuck whatever you can find in the fridge, set it for 5-6 hours, and be on your way. One-stop pot, one-stop cleanup. Worked for me.

As time passed, however, I grew weary of it. Mostly because I was finding that recipes you would normally make over the stove top or oven lost a bit of their flavor when substituted with the slow cooker. Continue reading →