Apple Butter by Emily Matthews

5 1/2 lbs. apples, cored, peeles, and sliced
4 cups sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on high for one hour, then reduce to low heat and cook for 9-11 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove lid for last hour to let water evaporate. Mixture will caramelize into a dark brown. Use hand mixer or potato masher to make a smoother consistency if desired (careful: mixture is extremely hot) Put in containers and freeze. Serve on pancakes, waffles, toast, or anything!

BBQ Pulled Pork by Emily Matthews

cook pork roast in crock ot on low for 8-10 hours (can be frozen) with about 1/2 cup water. Optional: add 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke. When tender and falling apart, shred and pour in a bottle of your favorite bbq sauce. Emily recommends Bulls Eye. Serve on fresh rolls or hamburger buns.