Summer is a great time for shredded beef, pork or chicken barbecue sandwiches. I like to cook the meat or poultry in the slow cooker. I cook lots and often freeze some of it for another meal. It’s also a great way to feed a crowd.
The problem with cooking large quantities is that shredding the meat can take a while. I learned a great time-saving tip from Brian of Fire and Salt.
Put the meat in your stand mixer with the paddle attachment and mix it on a low or medium low speed. It shreds the meat for you with no effort!
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Oh. my. goodness! I LOVE this tip! SOOOO glad you posted it. This will definitely be helpful on my next big freezer cooking day. YAY! Thank you!
For a lot of meat, that’s a great tip! I need to see what Brian has been up to of late …
Thanks, Linda!
Shirley
Great idea! Never made shredded meat because of the work involved. I only do super easy cooking…Thanks
Another tip to go along with it. Take the slow cooker & plug it in outside (if you have outdoor outlets) or in the garage, then you don’t heat up the house all day!
Thank you for the great tip! The thing I do when slowcooking meat or chicken is add either beef broth or chicken broth to the pot along with a chopped onion (sometimes garlic also) and let the slow cooker it all day. This adds a great flavor to the meat. Then when the meat is done, gf barbecue sauce is added and if need be some of the broth and all of the onions. I like my pulled meat a little saucier. (Save any left over broth for soup etc.)
GREAT idea!