Best Ever Pulled Pork

A lovely reader shared this recipe with me, and it’s been a staple ever since. The cloves make the flavor so interesting and so good. Also you’ll enjoy this meal more if you eat it all with your fingers like I did! Also also, did you know that Walmart has Everything But The Bagel seasoning now??

WHAT YOU NEED
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•4-ish pound boneless pork butt roast (mine was smaller today so I just cut back on the seasoning a bit)
•1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
•lots of ground black pepper to taste
•1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
•1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
•1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
•1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
•1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
•1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper/cayenne

WHAT YOU DO
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MIX all of the seasonings together in a small bowl
PLACE the roast in slow cooker and coat entire surface with seasoning mixture
COOK on low for 8 hours
REMOVE roast from slow cooker, shred, remove fat, and return to mix with juices
EAT as is if you want, but you really should crisp up your portion in a skillet...please!

Sweet potatoes
-small dice a sweet potato
-heat oil in skillet over medium
-cook potatoes, stirring often, until softened and browned
-turn off heat and season with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

Green Beans
-place frozen beans in a colander and run warm water over them for a minute or so until they’re thawed a bit
-heat oil in a skillet over medium
-cook beans for a few minutes until they’re warmed through but still crisp tender, and season with salt and pepper

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Chicken and Vegetable Non-Soup

This tastes just like its name, chicken soup without the soup. My least favorite part of soup is all the liquid; I’d rather just have the good stuff, so here it is! Of course if you’re a soup fan, feel free to add as much broth as you’d like.😊

This is perfect for leftover chicken or turkey. I like to cook a package of skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (so inexpensive!) in a slow cooker all day till it’s falling apart (no need to add liquid or any seasoning), then remove the meat and keep some in the fridge and put some in the freezer. Also, if you don’t have access to compliant hash browns (these are from Walmart) just leave them out or throw in any leftover roasted potatoes you might have.

WHAT YOU NEED
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•cooking oil of choice
•2 medium onions, sliced...red are prettier
•half of a 16oz bag of baby carrots, chopped
•1 tablespoon minced garlic
•half of an 8oz bag of spinach (I had planned to #throwsomekaleinit but Aldi was out)
•12oz jar artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
•3 cups cooked shredded chicken or turkey
•1 cup chicken stock
•3 cups frozen hash browns
•1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
•1 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste if it’s needed)
•ground black pepper to taste

WHAT YOU DO
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HEAT a good amount of oil, slightly more than just covers the bottom of your large skillet or pot, over medium high heat
ADD the onions and carrots and sauté until softened and beginning to caramelize...let them get a little browned!
ADD the garlic and spinach and sauté for a minute until cooked down
ADD the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine
REDUCE heat to medium, cover skillet or pot with a lid, and cook for about 5 minutes or until everything is heated through and hash browns are softened to your liking ... See more

Chicken Fajitas

The key here is to not be afraid to let the chicken and veggies get charred. The char is what takes it from just good to really good. Bonus points if your smoke alarm goes off!

WHAT YOU NEED
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•cooking oil of choice
•1 tablespoon garlic powder
•1 tablespoon ground cumin
•1 teaspoon paprika
•1 teaspoon kosher salt
•ground black pepper to taste
•1 lb chicken tenders
•2 bell peppers, any color, thinly sliced
•1 onion, thinly sliced
•3 big handfuls from a bag of chopped kale, tough stems removed (#throwsomekaleinit)

WHAT YOU DO
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IN a small bowl, mix together together the garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper
LAY out the chicken tenders and coat both sides with the seasoning mixture, reserving about a teaspoon for the veggies
HEAT enough oil to coat the bottom of your skillet over medium high
ADD chicken to the hot skillet and cook until slightly (or majorly if you’re like me) charred on both sides and cooked through, then remove to a plate
ADD a bit more oil to the hot skillet if needed, then add veggies and season with 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture
COOK veggies, stirring often, until softened and charred to your liking
TURN off heat, slice the chicken tenders, then add them to the skillet with the veggies, mixing and heating through if needed

Cauliflower Rice
-heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium high
-add frozen cauliflower and cook, stirring often, until softened to your liking
-season with salt and pepper ... See more

Did you see the news over at Whole30 today? Go check it out RIGHT NOW. These are in my freezer as we speak, and I’m so happy for us my heart might burst.

Have you seen these #Whole30Approved meals at your local Walmart yet? Eight delicious varieties of Great Value frozen meals have been rolling out to Walmart stores nationwide all month long. Keep an eye out for Chicken Coconut Curry, Harvest Chicken, Indian Butter Chicken, Mediterranean Chicken, Orange Chicken, Pesto Chicken, Rosemary Chicken and Barbecue Chicken … if they’re not in your local store, they should be soon!

These meals feature American Humane Certified protein, lots of veggies, and delicious herbs, spices, and sauces perfect for between-meeting bites, fast weeknight dinners, and travel meals. In addition, Walmart commitment to move towards GAP-certified animal protein in Whole30 meals by 2019 is a huge step towards changing our food system and making ethically-sourced animal protein more affordable than ever.

A big part of our ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts involves making the Whole30 easier and more accessible for our entire community. Over the last few years, many Whole30 convenience products (like meat sticks, condiments, and sauces) have entered the market, but because of their price point, they are often seen as luxuries for those shopping on a budget. Partnering with Walmart to create Whole30 offerings under their Great Value brand will help make the Whole30 easier and more accessible for everyone. ... See more

All kinds of new compliant broth options showing up! The turkey is at Aldi, the others Walmart.

Easy Crispy Salmon Cakes
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If you have some ranch or other creamy dressing for dipping fun and extra healthy fat, that’s 👌🏻, but these are plenty tasty all on their own. You can cook them all up at once, but if possible keep any extra mixture in the fridge and fry it up when you need it!
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WHAT YOU NEED
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•cooking oil of choice
•2 cans boneless, skinless salmon, drained and squeezed of excess moisture
•2 eggs
•1/4 cup almond flour (I like almond meal better, but alas, my Walmart stopped carrying it)
•zest of 1 lemon
•quarter of a medium onion, finely diced
•1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
•1 teaspoon dried dill
•1 teaspoon salt
•ground black pepper to taste, I like lots
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WHAT YOU DO
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MIX well in a bowl all ingredients except oil
FORM mixture into palm sized patties
HEAT enough oil to coat the bottom of your skillet over medium heat
ADD patties and cook until nicely browned on both sides
ENJOY!
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Sautéed Asparagus
•cut off the tough inch or two of the bottom stem
•cook in leftover oil in skillet for just a couple minutes until crisp tender...don’t let it get mushy, that’s sad
•season with salt and pepper
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Sausage Wrap
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It might seem strange to combine sweet apple chicken sausage with vinegary pickles and mustard, but when it’s all together it just tastes like a delicious hot dog or brat!
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WHAT YOU NEED
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•cooking oil of choice
•compliant apple chicken sausage, chopped into rounds
•baby dill pickles, chopped into rounds
•yellow mustard
•red onion, chopped
•washed lettuce of choice, this is green leaf, and romaine also works well
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WHAT YOU DO
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HEAT enough oil to coat the bottom of your skillet over medium heat
ADD sausage and cook until browned/caramelized on both sides, then remove and let cool on a paper towel
SET up the lettuce “buns” on your plate. I like to use a base of 2 leaves, facing opposite directions
LOAD up your lettuce with the sausage, pickles, mustard, and onion
PICK up and eat like a hot dog!
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New Finds! These are all at Aldi.

I love shakshuka! Unfortunately the huevos rancheros (not pictured) is not compliant because of soybean oil.

Yes, wine vinegars are fine. The balsamic vinegar (not pictured here) is NOT compliant because of caramel color. Drat! A word about sulfites. Sulfites are a no-go on the Whole30, but only if they’re ADDED to a product as an ingredient, usually as sulfur dioxide, sodium bisulfite, or potassium metabisulfite. There are no added sulfites in these vinegars; they contain sulfites because they’re a naturally occurring result of the making of the vinegar. Hence, these are compliant.

This lower sodium bacon seems to now be a regular item at my store, so let’s talk about it. It’s technically compliant (yes, nitrites are ok), BUT, please read the Bacon Manifesto to determine if low-quality bacon deserves a place in your program.
http://whole9life.com/2012/03/bacon/

I’m not sure why we need squeezable garlic, but here ya go. The ginger (not pictured and which I would actually use) is not compliant because of added sugar. Drat again. ... See more