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    Frugal Foodie Friday: Pulled Pork Potato Planks or Boats (Gluten-Free)

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    By Alisa Fleming on October 16, 2009 Alisa's Milk-Free Blog

    Ravenous and cold after a long drive, my husband and I headed for the very petite hot food case in the grocery deli of a small town. We discoverd two pulled pork sandwiches that appeared loaded with meat for just $.99 each. We really didn’t want those white, fluffy, flavorless buns, but with that price, the choice was obvious. I took off the top bun and had it open-faced, but it got me thinking, “how else can we enjoy pulled pork?” We both really enjoy this slow-cooked, barbecue-sauced meat, but since cutting bread from our daily diet, we have actually acquired a distaste for the buns it is always served on. With several hours left in the car to ponder this thought, it occurred to me that potatoes could possibly be the perfect vessel. So the idea of Pulled Pork Potato Planks was born!

    Pulled Pork Potato Planks - Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free

    It had been years since I had enjoyed potato skins, but couldn’t the bold flavors of pulled pork hold their own (sans cheese) when served in a potato dish? The answer was a resounding yes! My batch of pulled pork made so much that we ended up enjoying the potato-pork combo for two full dinners. Served as either as a “boat” in half of the potato or as “planks” on slices of roasted potatoes. Both equally delicious! The planks were roasted and had a nice crispiness, but those skins are my favorite part of the whole potato.

    While this recipe is obviously meat-centric – these potato boats and planks would be the perfect vessel for just about any fillings or toppings!

    Pulled Pork Potato Planks - Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free

    Special Diet Notes: Pulled Pork Potato Planks

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and peanut-free.

    Pulled Pork Potato Planks or Boats
     
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    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 2-4
    Ingredients
    • 2 large baking potatoes (I used Russets)
    • 1 tablespoon olive or grapeseed oil
    • 1 large garlic clove, crushed (about ½ to 1 teaspoon of the jarred stuff)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • Pulled pork (your favorite recipe or my easy recipe below)
    • Sliced black olives, to garnish
    Instructions
    For the Boats:
    1. Bake the potatoes in the oven or microwave, if you are in a hurry. Scoop out the white flesh, leaving ¼ to ½ inch of the white stuff (reserve the flesh for another recipe, such as soup or mashed potatoes).
    2. This step is optional for the boats: Combine the oil and garlic in a small dish. Brush the tops and insides of the boats with the oil-garlic mixture. Sprinkle the boats with salt. Place the potatoes in the oven, and broil for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the boats just begin to brown.
    3. Fill the boats with the pulled pork and top each boat with the sliced olives. If desired, return the boats to the oven and broil them for a minute or two.
    4. On the first go around, we simply scooped out the potato flesh, piled the pork in, and ate. But after trying the roasted potato planks, I think giving the skins a quick roast is a good optional step to seal in some flavor.
    For the Planks:
    1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
    2. Peel your potatoes, if desired or required. Slice the potatoes lengthwise, so they are about ¼ to ½ inch in width. You should end up with about 6 or so long, flat “planks.”
    3. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Combine the oil and garlic, and brush them on the tops and bottoms of your planks. Sprinkle the tops of the the planks with salt.
    4. Bake the potatoes for 15 minutes, flip, and return them to the oven for another 15 minutes. They should just lightly start to brown on both sides.
    5. Top the planks with the pulled pork and garnish with sliced olives. Return them to the oven and continue to bake, or broil, for just a few minutes to make sure everything is heated through and crisped up to your liking.
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    Crockpot Pulled Pork
     
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    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Ingredients
    • 1-3/4 to 2 lbs boneless pork loin
    • 1 small to medium onion (sweet white or yellow), sliced into small wedges
    • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrins is GF in the U.S., and I believe Edward & Sons is GF)
    • 1 quart (4 cups) chicken broth
    • Water
    • 1 bottle (18oz) of your favorite barbecue sauce (choose your BBQ sauce wisely if you have free-from needs)
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    Instructions
    1. Place the pork in your slow cooker. Sprinkle the onions over top, and drizzle on the Worcestershire. Pour in the chicken broth, and add enough water to cover the pork.
    2. Set that baby on low for 8 hours. (I actually left mine for 10, and it was tender and delicious).
    3. Remove the pork from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Remove the liquid from the crockpot (I reserved mine for use as a broth in other recipes), and return the shredded pork to the crockpot. Pour in the barbecue sauce and stir until it is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    4. Note: I hate recipes that don’t tell you how much salt and pepper, but in this case, it really depends on the barbecue sauce you are using. I added ¼ teaspoon of salt, but next time would increase it a touch and use a bit more fresh ground pepper.
    5. Leave the slow cooker on low or warm, and allow the pork to cook with the sauce for another hour. Your pork is ready!
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    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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