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Smoky. Sweet. Spicy.

Tender pulled pork infused with barbecue flavors, stuffed into perfectly cooked sweet potatoes, makes for a hearty and satisfying meal. The slow cooker does the work for you, resulting in fork-tender pork and perfectly baked sweet potatoes. Customize with your favorite toppings for a delicious twist.

Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes. 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat. 1 cup barbecue sauce. 1 onion, thinly sliced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon brown sugar. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup water. Optional toppings: shredded cheese, green onions, sour cream.

Instructions: Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork and place them in the slow cooker. In a bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, onion, garlic, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the pork shoulder with the barbecue sauce mixture and place it on top of the sweet potatoes. Pour water into the bottom of the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Split open the sweet potatoes and fluff the insides with a fork. Fill each sweet potato with a generous amount of pulled pork. Top with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, green onions, and sour cream. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 480 minutes

A delicious and hearty BBQ twist on classic chili mac, cooked to perfection in a skillet. The smoky flavor of barbecue sauce adds an extra layer of richness to this comforting dish.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 cup diced onion. 1 cup diced bell pepper. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes. 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped green onions for garnish.

Instructions: Put vegetable oil in a pan and heat it over medium-low heat. Put in the ground beef and cook it until it turns brown. Get rid of extra fat. Dice the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook the vegetables in oil until they are soft. Add the barbecue sauce, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes and mix them in. Add pepper and salt. Put elbow macaroni that has been cooked into the pan. Well mix until everything is well mixed. Cover the pan and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Wait a minute or two for it to melt. Add chopped green onions on top once the cheese is melted. Enjoy your BBQ Chili Mac Skillet while it's still hot!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Aaron's Missouri Burger is a delicious and savory burger with a hint of barbecue flavor. It's a perfect blend of ground beef, veggies, and barbecue sauce that's sure to satisfy your burger cravings. The addition of cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles takes it to the next level of burger perfection.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup diced onion. 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper. 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/4 tsp black pepper. 4 hamburger buns. 4 slices of cheddar cheese. Lettuce leaves. Tomato slices. Pickles.

Instructions: Put ground beef, breadcrumbs, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, barbecue sauce, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Split the mixture in half and shape each half into a burger patty. Set your grill or griddle on the stove to medium-high heat. The burger patties should be cooked for four to five minutes on each side, or until they're done the way you like them. Put a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty to melt in the last minute of cooking. On the grill, toast the buns for one minute, or until they get a little brown. Place tomato slices and lettuce leaves on the bottom bun of each burger, then add the cheesy burger patty on top. Add pickles and the top bun on top. Put more barbecue sauce on the side and serve hot. Have fun with your Aaron's Missouri Burger!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

A versatile and flavorful homemade BBQ sauce that will elevate your grilling experience. Sweet, tangy, and with a hint of smokiness, it's the perfect companion for your favorite grilled meats.

Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup. 1/2 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan. Set the pan over medium-low heat. Add the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder and mix them in. Once the mixture starts to simmer, lower the heat and leave it alone for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every now and then. Add pepper and salt to taste. You can change how sweet or sour it is as you like. Take the BBQ sauce off the heat and let it cool down before putting it in a jar or other container. You can use the sauce right away or put it in the fridge to use later.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

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