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...
Cilantro Chimichurri Meatballs and Enchilada Spaghetti Squash
This is a Latin spin on spaghetti squash and meatballs, with cilantro-infused meatballs cooked in enchilada sauce. If you have trouble finding paleo-compliant enchilada sauce, make your own: Check out my Easy Enchilada Sauce. Prep time 25 minutesServes 6 For the...
Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash
Meatballs, sauce, and “noodles” all in one pot! You could even make a large batch of meatballs and freeze them on a cookie sheet, then divide them into portions in zip-top bags. Throwing a bag of frozen meatballs into a pot with some sauce and a spaghetti squash can...
Simple Sausage and Peppers with Sauerkraut
This recipe couldn’t be simpler, but sometimes the simplest things yield the best results. Choose brats or similar sausages you really like, because they flavor the whole pot. Also, adding a few forkfuls of sauerkraut on each serving is a must! Prep time 10...
Beef and Potato Stew with Cilantro Cream and Kale Chips
There’s a steak and potato salad recipe that is possibly my favorite potato salad. It is dressed in a cilantro chimichurri dressing and mixed with crispy grilled kale. I took these flavors and made a warm version, keeping that bright chimichurri flavor in the cilantro...