Sweet & Spicy Pork

I'm a person who can be weary of pork dishes. Pork is either good or really bad in my experience. This recipe is a creation of mixing other recipes and adding/subtracting ingredients. Finally my experiments paid off because this recipe gives you tender, sweet, and spicy pork. Enjoy!

SWEET and SPICY PORK
1 boneless pork roast (up to 6 pounds)
3 T white wine vinegar
2 T olive oil
2 T sea salt
2 t chili powder
2 t oregano
2 t kickin' chicken spice
1/4 C brown sugar
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
1/4 C water

Rinse and pat the pork roast until it's dry. In a food processor or blender combine the vinegar, olive oil, salt, chili powder, oregano, kickin' chicken, brown sugar and garlic cloves. Blend until mixed and looks like a paste. Add the onions and mince. Pour the paste into your slow cooker. Put the pork roast on top of the paste. Rub the paste all over the pork roast, I used my own clean hands to do this. Don't leave any nook or cranny devoid of the paste! Pour the water into the bottom of the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Take a fork and seperate the pork. Serve while warm. To enhance the flavor squeeze some fresh lime wedges over the pork, you won't be sorry.

Harvest Chili

I love autumn time. When the weather begins to cool off, leaves turn color, and the pumpkins line the houses along the street I know it's time to eat chili. Here is an easy, and somewhat healthy recipe to satisfy your fall food cravings.

HARVEST CHILI

1 pound of extra lean ground beef
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large can of pinto beans
1 can of red kidney beans, drained
1 can of black beans, drained
1 can of Ro-tel brand tomatoes and green chiles
1 can of El Pato brand tomato sauce
1 can of stewed tomatoes, drained
1 can of crushed tomatoes
1 pouch of taco seasoning
1 can of tomato sauce
1 t basil

optional ingredients:
cheese, grated
green onions, chopped
olives, chopped
sour cream

Brown the beef with half of the onions, peppers, and garlic in a large skillet. Drain the beef mix. Put the beef mix into a slow cooker. Add all of the other ingredients and stir. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Spoon into bowls, top with cheese, green onions, olives, and a dollop of sour cream then serve.

White Chicken Chili

I always fall for fall time. I adore the rich, earthy colors, the nutty spices that are used in the kitchen, as well as the cooler weather. One of my favorite fall foods is chili. This year I decided to try something new and make a batch of white chili. I have to admit I was nervous when I started. I found a recipe, made a few improvisations, and waited to see if it would turn out. Luckily, it did!

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 T olive oil
1 T garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 cans white beans, rinsed & drained
2 cans of green chiles
1 t chili powder
1 t oregano
1 t salt
1 t white pepper
1 can of chicken broth
1 can of corn, drained
1 C sour cream
1/2 C of heavy cream

In a skillet fry the onions and half of the garlic in the olive oil until clear and fragrant. Combine all of the ingredients, except for the sour cream and heavy cream, in a crock pot. Cook on the low setting for 3-4 hours. Right before you want to serve the chili add the sour cream and heavy cream and stir well heating all the way through to prevent lumps. Serves up to 10.