The Dude was gone for a few days and knowing that there are a handful of things in this world that make The Dude truly happy, I set about to make him a welcome home meal that would knock his socks off.
I recently acquired a slow cooker, after my friends dragged me into it, kicking and screaming. The first time I used it I made Cuisine At Home's Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Cheese. That came out divine and deadly. My second meal was Cooks Illustrated's Pulled Pork. This will have been the third time I'm cooking in the thing and I turned to CI again. There is an inherent trust with Cooks Illustrated. Whatever I make, I am 99% of the time successful.
One last thing; I love brisket and pulled pork with the traditional accompaniments. But cole slaw, potatoes, beans, etc. while delicious, add a whole other layer of fat and calories, a layer I was hoping I would keep to only the brisket.
I turned to Cooking Light for the Sweet and Sour Baked Beans. These were very unusual in that the recipe uses 8 cups of kale. WOW. I love kale and this was sure to add a new flavor and nutrition dimension to the dish. My only wish is that the kale could have retained its vibrant color but really, after 45 minutes of baking in the oven I wasn't holding my breath.
Nevertheless, the Baked Beans were excellent! I am thrilled with the results. I hope you make this dish and if you have questions, I'll be happy to try and help. The individual methods follow.
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