Pulled Pork and Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Pulled Pork

3.5 lbs pulled pork
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 c. chicken broth
1 Tbs. brown sugar
2 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

buns
BBQ sauce, optional


Place all above ingredients into a crock pot and set on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Pork should be tender and easy to shred.

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

2 sweet potatoes
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 Tbs. brown sugar
1 c. smoked Gouda, shredded
1/2 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 c. heavy cream or milk.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Cut sweet potatoes in half and place onto a baking sheet.  Bake for about 45 minutes or until cooked through. (You should be able to remove the sweet potato easily from the skin.)  Let potatoes cool for about 5-10 minutes. While waiting for potatoes to cool, caramelize the onions in a frying pan. Place 1-2 Tbs of olive oil, onion and brown sugar in pan and saute for 5-10 minutes or until onions are translucent,  Scoop out the potatoes from the skin and place into a bowl.  Set skins aside. Add 1/2 c of Gouda, bacon, cinnamon, and cream to potatoes.  With a mixer beat until well combined.  Scoop the potatoes evenly into the skins, top off with onions and remaining cheese.  Bake for another 15-20 minutes.  Enjoy!