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The Wilderness Wife

Living, Cooking, Gardening, Crafting in Maine


Slow Cooker Bourbon Glazed Spiral Ham

October 4, 2018 by Sheryl Thompson 2 Comments

A beautiful mahogany colored baked spiral ham glazed with an orange Bourbon sauce

My Favorite Spiral Ham Recipe - Slow Cooker Bourbon Glazed Spiral HamWithout a doubt, my Slow Cooker Bourbon Glazed Spiral Ham Recipe is one of my favorite baked ham recipes. The spiral ham lends itself to being cooked in a slow cooker because when a spiral ham is cooked in a conventional oven it can get very dried out.  CrockPot cooking will make the ham incredibly moist … [Read more...]

How To Cook Pork Back Ribs on Gas Grill

July 12, 2018 by Sheryl Thompson 21 Comments

Plate of Smithfield®Extra Tender Pork Back Ribs with herbed potatoes

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GetGrillingAmerica #GetGrillingWithSmithfield #CollectiveBiasCooking Pork Back Ribs on a Gas grillSummer is grilling season for the Thompson family! We make the best of the short northern Maine summer season by spending as much time around the pool and the gas … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Roast Recipe

June 5, 2015 by Sheryl Thompson 12 Comments

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Roast Recipe -set it and forget it! Cooking a roast in the summer, like this Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Roast, could make for an unbearably hot kitchen.  But cooking the pork roast in your slow cooker allows you to keep your kitchen temp reasonable, have a nice main dish ready and you don't have to babysit it.  It's cooking while you're out … [Read more...]

Pork Scallopini – great thing to do with Pork Chops

August 20, 2014 by Sheryl Thompson 9 Comments

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A great way to serve the "other white meat" - Pork Scallopini  The other day I found something really great in the pork section of the meat department. The package was marked Pork Scallopini and it contained beautiful 1/4 inch thick slices of pork loin. They were just gorgeous! I had never thought of pork scallopini. When I hear the word "scallopini", veal is the meat … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich

September 5, 2013 by Sheryl Thompson 15 Comments

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Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich is so easy!Fork tender, spicy and sweet, this slow cooker barbecue pulled pork sandwich has a unique secret ingredient - root beer![/caption]What is the best cut of meat for Pulled Pork in your slow cooker?Choosing the right cut of meat is very important for the success of your Pulled Pork Sandwich. The most common cut … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Ham Recipe – Moist and Fork Tender

March 16, 2013 by Sheryl Thompson 106 Comments

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This slow cooker ham recipe is moist and fork tender!This Slow Cooker Ham recipe is my "go-to" recipe when cooking a ham dinner. It is so much better than the traditional oven "baked ham" because it consistently produces a delicious, tender, moist ham that will be an easy focal point for your ham dinner.  This ham recipe is delicious and can be adjusted for cooking … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Pot Au Feu..Pot on Fire

September 10, 2012 by Sheryl Thompson 30 Comments

Slow Cooker Pot au Feu is the rustic French peasant version of Pot RoastHere in the North Maine Woods the nights are getting chilly and the days are crisp and dry.  It’s time to start thinking about fall and winter fair for the dinner table.  One of the family favorites is the French Canadian version of Pot Roast called Pot-Au-Feu. It translates to “pot on fire” and is a … [Read more...]

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