This Slow Cooker Shredded Orange Beef is so tender it might just melt in your mouth. Cooked long and slow with orange juice, beef stock, and blackberry preserves, it's sure to please anyone in the family.
I swear, every time I use my slow cooker it always ends up being a face palm moment for me. Why am I not using it more often? Minimal work with maximum results is how I'd describe it. I hit the start button on this massive piece of beef chuck roast after about 10 minutes of prepping, and 5 (ish) hours later the meat had turned to a fall apart, fork tender lump bathing in some kind of orange and blackberry preserve gravy. High fives to everyone because Slow Cooker Shredded Orange Beef is the best way to end the day!
That's correct, you heard me, blackberry preserves. I have no idea where that one came from, except maybe that using jam or preserves is one of my favorite things to do. Think of it like someone else has done the hard work for you. They've taken the time to reduce a bunch of fresh fruit down to a thick, sticky consistency that's loaded with flavor. All you have to do is go cook with it. Whenever I make my own BBQ sauce, I always use some kind of fruit. It might be cherries for a Cherry Bourbon sauce, or fresh peaches. The one downside to cooking with a slow cooker is that you keep peeking at it and wishing it was done sooner. The smell from this orange beef was awesome, but don't be tempted to stop cooking early. You'll know when the meat is done. Try picking it up with some tongs, if it breaks away gently then it's probably done. But if it seems sort of springy, put it back in for some extra time. Serve it family-style with rice or mashed potatoes. Try our dinner recipe for slow cooker pulled pork.
