So, yes, this sounds fancy. And difficult. And not like something that kids would eat. However, it is actually one of the easiest (and best loved by my family) meals I know how to make. The best part? Can you say, "crock pot?"
Yes, I will admit that my 5 year-old won't touch the spinach. The problem is the way it looks, of course, and I know if he actually tried it he would change his tune. Also, the spinach just seems to go so well with the sandwiches, but you can certainly substitute another veggie.
Au Jus Sandwiches
Serves 4-6
2 lb pork roast
1 packet Lipton (or generic equivalent) onion soup mix
1 cup water
1 8 oz package fresh mushrooms
6 French rolls
Directions:
1. Set crock pot on low. Pour in water.
2. Rub pork roast entirely with dry soup mix. Add remainder to water.
3. Place roast in crock. Let cook for 4-5 hours. If your roast has a pop-up timer it will probably go off around 2.5 hours. However, continue to let cook for better flavor.
4. Add mushrooms on top of roast one hour before serving.
5. Slice rolls down the middle. Slice roast and serve on rolls. Add mushrooms and some of the liquid from the bottom to each sandwich.
6. Serve some of the liquid from the bottom on the side for dipping.
Creamed Spinach
Serves 4
1 10oz package frozen spinach
3oz regular or low fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup grated parm cheese
Directions: Preheat oven to 325.
1. Remove outer wrapper from spinach and microwave in the little cardboard box it comes in for 7 mins.
2. In a small casserole dish mix together spinach with cream cheese, butter and nutmeg. Top with cheese.
3. Cover and bake 20 mins.
