Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

12 ounces cooked pork, shredded (suggestion: purchase pre-cooked pork roast in refrigerator section)

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 kaiser rolls, halved

Prepare unseasoned, pre-cooked pork roast according to package instructions. Once warm, shred with two forks.

In a medium sauce pan, combine pork, chicken broth, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Set pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes, until liquid reduces and sauce thickens.

Serve pork on halved kaiser rolls.

Oven-Baked Parmesan French Fries

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Total time: 20 minutes

5 russet potatoes

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (lengthwise). Cut each slice into 1/2-inch thick fries.

Place the potatoes into a pot with cold water and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring up to a gentle boil and simmer until a paring knife tip goes through easily, about 3/4 of the way cooked. Drain carefully and put in a bowl. Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Toss well and lay out in a single layer on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until light brown. When brown, sprinkle with Parmesan and continue to bake until well-browned and crispy and the cheese is melted and caramelized, about 6 to 7 more minutes.

Remove and let cool for 2 minutes. Serve.

Makes 4 servings of pulled pork; and 6 to 8 servings of fries.

Recipe courtesy: "Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller," (pulled pork); "Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello," (fries)