Pork chili verde is a staple in Latin American cuisine, and it’s naturally paleo! The blend of peppers, chillies, and tomatillos makes a tart and spicy filling for Paleo Tortillas or a topping for Cauliflower Rice or “Baked” Sweet Potatoes. It’s especially good for...
Deconstructed Egg Rolls with Toasted Sesame Cashews
Egg rolls are a popular Chinese food, but nothing fried in vegetable oil is a very healthy choice. I took the filling—a mixture of flavorful ground pork, vegetables, and seasoning—and cooked them together. To give them some crispy texture, I added water chestnuts and...
Pork Satay Stew
This dish is a spin-off of chicken satay—a common Thai-style appetizer made with strips of marinated, grilled chicken on skewers with a spicy peanut sauce for dipping. I had some cubed pork loin in the fridge, and I thought a stew version would be good to incorporate...
Caribbean Jerk Pork Chops with Mango Salsa
Caribbean jerk seasoning is typically very spicy—featuring habanero peppers. Feel free to use half of a habanero pepper in place of the jalapeño, but be warned—long, slow braising tends to intensify the heat of chilli peppers and other spicy ingredients. The mango...
Honey Dijon Pork Chops
You can eat these pork chops whole or shred them and put them back into the slow cooker to soak up all the juices. They’re great shredded—especially the next day with a side of sauerkraut. Prep time 15 minutesServes 6 6 thick-cut pork chops1 teaspoon sea salt1...
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Chops with Peach Sauce
Prosciutto is one of my favorite ingredients. It gives these pork chops a deep, salty flavor and goes beautifully with the peach sauce! Be sure you don’t skip the step of broiling the chops for a few minutes when they come out of the cooker. It’ll crisp up that...
Balsamic Apple Pork Loin Roast
This pork loin roast is tender and flavorful, but honestly, the sweet-tart gravy is the star of the show. Luckily, you’ll have quite a bit, so don’t skimp on it. Prep time 20 minutesServes 8 2 tart baking apples1 large onion1 3- to 4-pound (1.4 to 1.8 kg) pork...
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin with Fruity Date Sauce
Wrapping bacon around a loin roast gives it a great smoky flavor and pairs beautifully with the sweet orange, date, and ginger flavors in the sauce. As the dates cook, they soften considerably and almost “melt” into the sauce. Prep time 15 minutesServes 6 3-pound (1.4...
Italian Balsamic BBQ Meatloaf
Here’s another spin on meatloaf using bulk Italian sausage to boost the flavor and minced vegetables to keep it moist. I added my Balsamic BBQ Sauce over the top to give it a tangy twist. Prep time 20 minutesServes 6 1 pound (455 g) ground beef1 pound (455 g) uncooked...
BBQ Bacon Bison Meatballs
Bison has grown more popular in recent years, and is incredibly good for you. It is very lean and can dry out easily, so it’s good to pair it with something a little fatty and moist—like bacon. Cover it with some BBQ sauce, too, and you’ll have some pretty spectacular...