SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK

1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin

1 (12 oz.) can or bottle of root beer
1 (8 0z.) bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce
8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Place the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root beer over the meat.  Cover and cook until well cooked and the pork shreds easily. 5 to 6 hours usually.  Note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker.  Drain well.  Stir in barbecue sauce and reheat to eat.   Serve over buns. 

Submitted by Cindy Duchateau, School Age Department

GINGERBREAD PANCAKES

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, molasses and oil. Add to the dry ingredients; beat just until blended.  Pour batter by 1/4 cupful’s onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancake; cook until the second side is golden brown.

Yield: 10 pancakes

Submitted by Sharon Johnson, Administration Department