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This crock-pot pork taco recipe courtesy of the fabulous “Pearls, Handcuffs, & Happy Hour” blog has quickly become one of my favorite meals to prepare — it’s simple, easy, and unbelievably delicious so we know your family and friends will love it too! The best part? You can order all of the ingredients including delicious pork tenderloin from your friends at Passanante’s Home Food Service and have them delivered directly to your home!

Ingredients:

1 {3lb} Boneless Pork Tenderloin
5 {4oz} Cans Chopped Green Chilies
2 tbsp. Taco Seasoning (Reduced Sodium)
1 tbsp. Ground Cumin
Corn Tortillas

Optional Toppings:

Lettuce
Cheese
Pico de Gallo
Avocado
Jalapenos
Your Favorite Hot Sauce (Try The Chipotle Tabasco!)

How To:

Cut the tenderloin in half and place in crock pot.
In a small bowl, mix together chilies, taco seasoning, and cumin.
Pour mixture over pork, cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until pork is tender and easily falls apart.
When it’s about ready, shred pork with a couple of forks while it is still cooking
On a corn tortilla added toppings…cheese, avocado, jalapenos and Pico de Gallo
Place a generous heaping of pork down the middle of your corn tortilla

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Featured Recipe: Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Compote

Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Compote

For Compote:

1 small sweet onion, finely diced
2 small green apples peeled, cored and diced
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp butter
1/4 tsp each of cinnamon and nutmeg
Juice and zest of 1 lemon

1. In small saucepan, mix all ingredients and set over medium heat.
2. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until apples and onions are softened.
3. Keep warm in a separate dish.

For Chops:

4 Bone-in Pork Loin chops, about 1″ thick
Canola oil
Salt & pepper

1. Preheat grill to medium high
2. Rub each chop with a small amount of oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Grill chops for 3-4 minutes per side or until a medium degree of doneness (about 145 degrees)
4. Remove from grill and set on plate for 5 minutes to rest.
5. Serve chops with a dollop of apple compote on top and a side of apple.

COMING SOON: FIlet Mignon and Sweet Pepper Skewers