pumpkin pie martini

Kevin created this martini it requires a little bit of preparation but it really really does taste like pumpkin pie and is delicious.


Ingredients:

Pumpkin simple syrup:
1 1/2 c water
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
3 tbsp pumpkin puree

Martini:
2 oz vanilla vodka
1 oz pumpkin spice simple syrup
cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
whip cream

To make syrup
1. Boil water
2. When water is boiling add sugar and stir until dissolved
3. Reduce heat, add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and pumpkin puree
4.  Cook on low heat for 5 more minutes stirring continuously
5. Strain in fine colander or cheese cloth
6.  Let cool


To make martini:
1. Finely crush graham crackers
2. Wet rim of martini glass with a little water or pumpkin syrup, cover moistened rim in crushed graham crackers

3. Combine vodka and syrup in shaker with ice.  Shake well.
4.  Pour into glass, top with whip cream, and enjoy!

super easy and delicious pulled pork

This is one of the easiest things that I make that is always a hit.

Ingredients:
Pork shoulder - bone in or out it doesn't matter - no bone is of course a little easier
Favorite BBQ sauce - I like jack daniels brand
Water
Salt and Pepper

1.  Trim any excess fat or thick skin off of pork shoulder, season with sprinkling of salt and pepper, and place in crockpot.
2. Place around 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce on top of pork and then fill the crockpot with water so that it covers about half of the pork.
3.  Cook on low for 8 or more hours.
4.  When done, drain almost all liquid from the crockpot.  Leave a little because it makes things juicier. Remove pork, shred, and remove any bones.
5.  Here's what makes it really good:  Place shredded pork back in crockpot and mix in as much BBQ sauce as you like and let it cook on low for about 30 more minutes.
6. Eat on your favorite bun.