Homemade ciabatta bread takes it to the moon.

Grape-Jelly? Sandwiches?

Yeah, baby! Here is what you’re going to do. First, get that crock-pot out, and dust it off. Hey, you can also use a pressure cooker or a clay pot— all good options.

Then we will cook this pork shoulder all day in grape jelly and peppers, if possible. I like to braise the meat and throw this in the pot right after breakfast so I can forget about it later.

How to throw this together:

First, braise the meat. I have tried to skip this step before, which is totally an option but it does change things. Those crispy bits and tender center really do make a difference. No one will cry about it you do skip it.

On high heat, braise both sides with butter or oil. I salt and pepper here as well.

Crock-Pot it.

This is where you throw and go. The best feeling ever.

You have the braised meat, grape jelly, onions, and pepperoncinis—cover and go!

5:00pm

Don’t Forget!

Take 2 forks and pull off the fat sacs. There also may be some bones. Keep forking around to make sure all chewy/fatty pieces have left the pot. Yuck.

Sometimes if the bone is big enough I might give them to the pups, but I always hesitate. It may make their belly upset.

So now, your basically done with dinner. Now it’s just assembly. I absolutely LOVE when it’s 5:00 and I have nothing to do but put dinner together. Such a glorious feeling!!

Assemble Sandwiches

I made mashed potatoes to go with it. Put cheese on the meat and red onion to give a crunch, maybe even a little horseradish would set nice too. I couldn’t figure out if I should put the meat on the ‘taters or the cheese on the bread, or the bread to dip in the ‘taters. So many decisions here, it can be overwhelming!

It is homemade Ciabatta bread.

I love making bread. Truly am not prejudiced against a certain type of bread. Just love forms of sourdoughs. I like them simple and clean. Nonetheless, if you buy the ciabatta bread from the store you’ll be almost just as happy. Honestly, there isn’t a replacement for homemade bread, it’s the truth.

ANY Bread will work.

Other good options would be a brioche bun or even just a regular hamburger bun. I’m all about using what is available and resourceful.

Y’all enjoy! I hope y’all love it as much as we do!

Tell me what you think! I love to hear from y’all!

With love,

Stuffed and Happy Franny

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