Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Photo by: Hannah Porter

Crock pots are not just for winter time. With warm weather still here we don't have to heat the house with an oven. And for many with school starting or sports under way, crockpots are our friends year round!!

The sweet and smoky flavor of this sauce will leave your taste buds wanting more. And the pulled pork can easily be traded out for your families favorite meat*.

Ingredients:

• Pork Butt
• 2 oranges or the core of a pineapple
• ¼ c tomato paste
• ¼ c coconut sugar
• 1Tb cumin
• 2 tsp. Sea salt
• 1 Tb. Smoked paprika
• 1 Tb. Garlic powder
• 1 c chicken stock

For this recipe I like to save fresh pineapple cores from previous times I have cut it up. Or I cut up a couple oranges into slices and throw them in. Put the rest of the ingredients on top of the meat in the Crock-Pot and turn on high for 2 hours or low for 3 hours (may need to adjust time based on crockpot temperature. Remember pork cooks fast). Pull out meat, place on cutting board and start pulling apart/shredding. I like to use two forks to pull apart the meat. Then place  meat back in the crockpot with all the yummy juices and enjoy! Yes it's that easy!!

*Changing the meat may mean adjusting the cooking time.

-Beth

Photo by: Hannah Porter

Sweet Potato Hash

Photo By: Hannah Porter

With winter weather around the corner, the hearty, warm dishes of food take center stage. From the sweetness of the potatoes to the smokiness of the paprika, the amount of flavor in this dish will keep everyone coming back for more. It works great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner (feel free to add chopped, cooked bacon to make it even heartier). It is an easy recipe to throw together and bring to an event and it's kid (and husband) approved!!

Ingredients

2-3 large sweet potatoes diced into small cubes

1-2 red bell pepper diced

Photo by: Beth Waggoner

3Tb. Extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp. Cumin

1tsp. Smoked paprika

1 tsp. Sea salt (can add more to taste after cooking if desired)

1 ½ tsp. Granulated garlic

1 white onion chopped small OR for a kid friendlier version 2 tsp. Onion powder

Directions

-Preheat oven to 400

-Place your sweet potatoes and bell peppers in a 9x13 glass dish. Mix in the remaining ingredients and toss everything together to coat well.

-Put in the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes (more or less depending on how hot your oven gets).

Serve warm or room temperature!!! YUM!!!

-Beth

Power Detox Drink

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This drink is refreshing with a great ratio of tart to sweet. My kiddos ask me to make this “special drink” (as they like to call it), almost every day. With the majority of the liquid being water mixed with good gut healers (ACV, Kombucha, lemon, etc.), and a little blend of 100% organic juice, I can feel good about giving this to my tribe. We like things tart over here, so feel free to tweak ratios to your liking. 
 

Ingredients

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¼ cup Power 7 Juice (to the Power of seven from Trader Joe's)

¼ - ½ cup (depending on preference) Apple Cider Vinegar

1 cup Kombucha or juice from grapefruit, lemon, or mix of all

8 cups of filtered water

6-8 drops of liquid stevia (more or less depending on preference)

Mix all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir. Taste! Want it sweeter? More tart? Add ingredients accordingly. Note: If using Kombucha, the drink will naturally be sweeter. If using citrus, you will most likely need to add stevia or honey. Taste and add to your liking! On a day to day basis and a quick alternative for kids, I fill up their water bottles almost full with water then add in a splash of the juice with ACV (apple cider vinegar) with 3-4 drops of stevia. This drink will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Enjoy!
-Beth

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