Lemon Artichoke Pork/ Chicken/ Turkey Wings

I’m a huge fan of lemon. I really enjoy the taste of capers, and I actually like artichokes. These three items seemed like they would work well together, so I decided to create another recipe! Enter Lemon Artichoke (whatever white meat you choose).

I’ve made the recipe with chicken breasts and turkey wings so far, but I KNOW it would make an awesome pork roast or pork tenderloin recipe as well. Even better, it’s super easy!

Ingredients:

Meat of your choice to serve 4-6 people.

2   14 oz cans of artichoke hearts (I used quartered)

1   3.5 oz jar capers

2 lemons, quartered

 

Process:

Place all ingredients in the crockpot. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.

 

Crockpot Stuffed Peppers

As previously mentioned, I’ve been doing a lot of crockpot meals lately. They are just SO much easier to prep the night before and cook the next day while I’m working. Here’s another great crockpot recipe for you!

Ingredients:

1.5 lbs ground turkey (beef or chicken would be fine, too)

4 green bell peppers

1 onion

2 cups baby carrots

1/2 head cauliflower

6 oz can tomato paste

2 tsp oregano

Process:

Cut the tops off the peppers and scrape the seeds out.

Place the onion, cauliflower, and carrots in the food processor and chop finely.

Move the onion mixture to a bowl and mix with ground turkey.

Add oregano and tomato paste.

Scoop the mixture into the peppers.

Place them in the crockpot and add the extra ground meat mixture beside the stuffed peppers.

Add 1/2 cup water and cook on low for 8-10 hrs.

 

 

In the Crockpot: Pepperoncini Pepper & Mushroom Pork Loin

 

O.M.G.!!!! Don’t let the picture fool you; this meal is DELISH!!!! Brett and I have cooked it three times in the past two-three weeks. It is the new FAVE!

A couple months back, one of my girlfriends told me about this really delicious pork she makes. She told me she made it with pepper juice and mushrooms. I remember thinking that I’d try it out, but that I wasn’t sure I’d love it. I ended up making it one day, and now I can’t stop making it! It is SO GOOD! Did I mention that it’s good?!?!?

Thank you, Brooke, for sharing! I am greatly indebted to you and hope to provide you a recipe one day that you love as much as we love this one!

For the recipe:

1 pork loin or pork tenderloin (any size that will fit in your crock)

1 large jar pepperoncini peppers (I use a 28 oz)

1 jar of sliced mushrooms OR sliced fresh mushrooms (I use 6 oz jar)

Process:

Put the pork in the crock. Pour the juice (or entire contents) of the pepperoncini pepper jar into the crock. Pour the jar of mushrooms into the crock. I always cook mine for 8-10 hours (just because that’s what time I get to it), but it’s done after 6 hours. Small tenderloins will require less time (check after 4 hours).

 

For added variety, you can add a can of diced tomatoes! It is also very good!

 

Loving the Crockpot: Bacon Apple Stuffed Porkchops

I got the recipe card you see below from http://paleopot.com/2011/04/stuffed-pork-chops-with-bacon-apples-and-garlic/.

Add 1-2 cups of chicken stock to the crock for added moisture.

I served it with boiled brussels (boiled in chicken broth) and steamed veggies (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower) seasoned with seasoned salt and a bit of lime juice. YUMMY!!!

ENJOY!!!

 

Crockpot Honey Apple Pork Loin

I did a little crockpot experimentation this week! I was looking through an order form for Tastefully Simple, which I used to sell, and saw a honey apple glaze. It sounded good, but I knew it would be loaded with sugar, so I decided to make up a recipe using honey and apples.

Brett and I really enjoyed this easy dish! Eating the pork and apples together was delicious! I served it up with steamed carrots and sauteed zucchini!

Ingredients:

Pork Loin, 2.5-3 lbs.

Red Delicious Apples, 3 sliced

Honey, approx 4 T

Cinnamon, 2 T

Process:

Lay the apple slices (from two of the apples) in the bottom of the crockpot.

Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Cut slits in the pork loin (approx 1/2″-3/4″).

Drizzle some honey into the slits.

Then place apple slices into the slits.

Place the pork loin into the crockpot.

Drizzle the top with the remainder of the honey.

Place the rest of the apples on top.

Then sprinkle the whole thing with cinnamon.

Cook on low for 7 hours.

For more flavor, you may poke holes in the pork. Then place the pork loin in a bag with honey and cinnamon and marinate it overnight.

Note: After some reviews of the loin being to dry, I have figured out why…. I own a crockpot that has a lid that completely seals off any moisture from escaping the pot. It is the Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Crockpot. It’s cheap and it so much better than any crockpots I have used in the past. If you have issues with your food drying out when you cook it, you should definitely look into getting this one. (I don’t get anything for promoting this crockpot, by the way.)

 

Coffee Rubbed Pork with Blueberry Glaze and Cocoa Infused Sweet Potatoes

This recipe from PaleOMG is awesome! I’m not going to lie and say that I wasn’t a little worried about some of the combinations, but Juli (PaleOMG mastermind, comedian, and chef) has never led me astray. It was great!! The pork would be good with or without the glaze, but why would you pass it up?!?! Also, I love extra sweetness, so I added the slightest bit of agave to my sweet potatoes. I’ve left Juli’s directions below for your reading pleasure. Mine would be much more boring!

• For the pork–
  • 2-2.5 lb pork loin roast
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 2 teaspoons coffee
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon coconut crystals (optional-I did not use these)
• For the Sweet Potatoes–
  • 1-2 large sweet potatoes, chopped and boiled until tender
  • 1 6oz can coconut milk
  • 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• For the Blueberry Sauce–
  • 1 container of blueberries (about 2 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 6oz can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

1. Let’s get to this pork. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Now throw all your spices into a shallow bowl or tray. Mix them all together. Now cover your pork in a bit of coconut oil, then submerge your pork into the spices. And when I say submerge, I mean spice that crap out of it. All around it. On the ends. Coat it until it won’t hold anymore spice on it.
3. Put your roast into a baking dish and throw in the oven, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes. Your pork should cook for 20-22 minutes/lb or until it reaches an internal temperature of around 160-170 degrees.
4. While your pork cooks, start boiling your sweet potatoes.
5. While the sweet potatoes boil, pull out a small saucepan and add your red wine vinegar and blueberries to it, over low heat. Once the blueberries begin to cook down, add all the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and let it cook down over low heat.
6. Once the sweet potatoes are tender, add them to your food processor with the coconut milk. Once mixed, add your spices. Taste to see if you are content or would like more cocoa powder for a bit more boldness. You probably will. Why wouldn’t you.
7. Once the pork is done cooking, let it rest for at least 15 minutes. Slice, serve a top sweet potatoes and top off with some blueberry goodness.