Country Cooking Slow Cooker Neck Bones

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds pork neck bones
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

6-8 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high

Difficulty Level:

2 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Place the pork neck bones in the slow cooker.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, barbecue sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
4. Remove the pork neck bones from the slow cooker and let them cool slightly.
5. Shred the pork and return it to the slow cooker.
6. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Nutritional Information:

(per serving)

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Tender and fall-off-the-bone pork
• Comforting and homey
• Perfect for a cold winter day

User Comments:

• "This dish is absolutely delicious! The pork is so tender and the sauce is flavorful."
• "I served this at a family gathering and it was a hit! Everyone loved it."
• "This is one of my go-to comfort food recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great."
• "The barbecue sauce gives this dish a unique flavor that I love."
• "I've tried other recipes for neck bones, but this one is by far the best."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find pork neck bones, you can use pork shoulder or ribs instead.
• To make the dish spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
• Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, gravy, or coleslaw.