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Pulled Pork, A Valentine, and Exciting News!

January 21, 2013 By Kelli and Holli 19 Comments

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Vintage Valentines / Kelli's Kitchen

Vintage Valentines / Kelli’s Kitchen

I know many of you prefer to make all meals from scratch and I think that’s just wonderful! I am not bound by such a preference. Truth is, I get up long before most people and am at work very early, this is my busy “season”, and the office is a very stressful place to be so when I get home I am exhausted. The last thing I want to do is stand over a stove for an hour or so. I appreciate anything that can make my life easier and our meals quicker while still being tasty. I have been seeing the commercial for this product for some time:

Oscar Meyer Pulled Pork / Kelli's Kitchen

Oscar Meyer Pulled Pork / Kelli’s Kitchen

The other day Top Girl was at the store when she called to ask if I needed anything. I thought of that and told her to pick up some Oscar Meyer Pulled Pork if they had any. They did. Even though I was off work today, I had about 6 loads of laundry to do, cookies to bake, posts to write for the blog, projects to finish and one last thing: I was interviewed for a second time. Second time? You say……….yes, second time. A few weeks ago I was contacted by someone saying she was a journalist doing a story on caregiving, had purchased my eBook “Taking Care of Mom and Dad” as part of her research and wanted to interview me on a specific subject in the book. She also said it would only take about 10 minutes. So of course, I Googled her right away – sure enough – she is a real journalist and writes real published articles. I told her that was fine but since I was at work, it would have to be during my lunch. The appointed time came and she called. Yep, the caller ID showed a real magazine, so I answered. Long story short, the call ended an hour later and the quote for her article was now a series of articles! She began publishing the articles and purchases of my eBook have skyrocketed…..so, today she wanted a little clarification and that conversation turned into one about another subject of which she will be writing yet another series of article on. This is so exciting! But, back to the pork.

The ingredients started with pork so I thought that was a good sign…….it could have started with filler. Nothing I couldn’t spell or pronounce on there so I was optimistic. I opened the package and was met with a good yet familiar scent that I could not put my finger on just yet. The package said to put the meat in a skillet and cover for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

Oscar Meyer Pulled Pork / Kelli's Kitchen

I felt it was a little dry for that so I put in a tad of olive oil. Heated for the allotted time and spooned onto toasted hamburger buns. I had onions on mine as you can see from the picture. My husband says I like onion more than anyone he’s ever known.

 Pulled Pork Sandwich / Kelli's Kitchen

It was very good and I will make it again. In fact, tomorrow night we will have leftovers because there is more than enough for 4 sandwiches. Mr. Picky Eater walked into the kitchen and said, “Are you cooking baked beans for supper”? No – but THAT’S what the pulled pork smells like, baked beans and sure enough there is brown sugar in the ingredients list.

I recommend this product if you don’t mind prepared products and if you don’t mind a strong black pepper smell and taste. We like it, although I also made Ro-Tel dip and my husband put some on his because he felt it was a little dry. If you were making Cuban sandwiches, this would be perfect!

I accidentally found a whole host of Valentines of my Nana’s dating as far back as the 20’s. I was going through a drawer last night and they were in with all their 50th wedding anniversary cards from 1974. If you have any interest in valentines like this one:

Vintage Valentines / Kelli's Kitchen

Vintage Valentines / Kelli’s Kitchen

This one is mine that I purchased several years ago. Please click on this link my FB page and enjoy!

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  1. dcliner

    January 21, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    The sandwiches look yummy! I have a couple of questions, though. Are the buns store bought? They look homemade. And, what is the name of the publication the journalist writes for? I’d love to read her review.
    Thanks and keep the stories coming!

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    • Anonymous

      January 21, 2013 at 8:01 PM

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      • kalamitykelli

        January 24, 2013 at 9:25 AM

        Thank you so much! I will send the deets to your home email!

        Reply
  2. Choc Chip Uru

    January 21, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS ๐Ÿ˜€
    I know your sandwich looks awesome but your achievement is so inspiring my friend and the best part is you deserve it 110% ๐Ÿ˜€

    Hugs!!!
    Uru

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    • kalamitykelli

      January 21, 2013 at 8:46 PM

      Thank you so much! I appreciate your encouragement! it’s so cold here – I envy you in the summer heat!

      Reply
  3. chicenvelopements

    January 21, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Wow, Congratulations on your book sales! How very exciting that she wants to do another series of articles. You deserve every bit of success you achieve. YOU GO GIRL!!!
    Beth

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    • kalamitykelli

      January 21, 2013 at 9:17 PM

      Thank you Beth! I really appreciate your support!

      Reply
  4. Melissa

    January 21, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Congratulations on your book sales! How exciting!!
    Your sandwich looks awesome, I love onions.. =) Im your newest FB follower, your Nana’s Valentine cards are so pretty!

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    • kalamitykelli

      January 22, 2013 at 7:51 AM

      Thank you so much Melissa! If you have any ideas about how to display them – PLEASE let me know! So happy to have you here ….and there too! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. srushton1

    January 22, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    That is fantastic news! I concur that it is a very helpful book too! So many folks will benefit from reading it so I am delighted about the sales. Also, because you deserved the profits for sharing your vast knowledge of caring for the elderly. Congratulations!

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    • kalamitykelli

      January 22, 2013 at 7:51 AM

      Awe Stacy……….you are so sweet to me! Thanks you so much!

      Reply
  6. quilt32

    January 22, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    Congratulations – there has to be a vast need out there for help with caregiving.

    I might give you a run for the prize for best onion lover. That’s a good tip for the sandwiches.

    Love all the vintage Valentines. I see some that are either in my collection or were ones I sent/received many years ago.
    Lillian

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    • kalamitykelli

      January 22, 2013 at 7:53 AM

      Thank you Lillian – I just love those Valentines too! Do you display them? If so, how? I’m dying to put them out but don’t want to hurt them in any way or for them to get dusty and here in Oklahoma with the drought and red dirt, it’s dusty all the time!

      Reply
  7. Anita Schecter

    January 22, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Wow! Congrats. The reporter and the results are so exciting!

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  8. chocolateandmore

    January 22, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Kelli, so excited for you!!! And so well deserved. You know I love a good shortcut and everything is better with Onions!

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    • kalamitykelli

      January 22, 2013 at 12:55 PM

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  9. pamasaurus

    January 24, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Congrats!!! That’s such exciting news!!

    I’ve been seeing this pulled pork at the grocery store, and I was wondering if it was delicious. I’ll have to try it now! Thanks for sharing!!

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    • kalamitykelli

      January 24, 2013 at 8:50 PM

      Well – thanks for reading it Pami!

      Reply
  10. Debra

    February 15, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    That is great news! I hope you share links for the article and I am excited that your ebook sales are UP!

    Reply

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