I need to tell you about something that’s pretty much the greatest thing to happen to me since paleo brownies. Speaking of brownies, I might be making some this week for you. Just for you, definitely not for me. Anywho, I went to the gym the other day, and when I came out, my car was on. But I had my keys in my hand. I was confused. Like, uber confused. It wasn’t until I was handed to new remote starter to my car that I actually understood what was happening. I got an early Christmas present!! Since it’s been so freezing cold here, my car got a little helpful boost added to it while I was gone. So now, when I work the early shifts at the gym, I can start my car from bed and my butt will be warm as soon as I sit down. Paleo brownies and a warm car at 6am? HELL YES. This year can’t get any better.
I seriously love the movie Avatar. I’m guessing I’ve talked about this at least 4 times on my blog before, but whenever I get to see it again, I get so excited. It’s 1 of 2 movies I own. Avatar and The Breakfast Club. Makes sense. Both movies I cry in. For different reasons. But the Pandora’s world strikes more closely to my heart. Mostly because I want to live there and this world seems excessively boring when you watch that movie.
Speaking of another world, I’ve been remembering my dreams a lot lately. I wake up in the middle of the night, then once I fall back asleep, I have crazy dreams. Remember my dream about creepy people? Well, that one is still the worst. By far. But the other day, I had a dream about alligators. Or maybe it was a crocodile. I don’t really know the difference. I think alligators are smaller. So it was an alligator. Anywho, I was being chased by an alligator and what did I do? I jumped in a pool. THE ONE THING YOU’RE NOT SUPPOSE TO DO, I did. How childish of me. My dreams are childish. Anyways, when I woke up, the covers were all over the place, and my heart was racing. I’m guessing I was sweating too, mostly because I’m just a sweaty person. Does it count as exercise if your heart rate is elevated and you’re pitting out? I’m countin’ it.
I think I have poor circulation in my feet. They are ALWAYS cold. Socks on, socks off, shoes on, shoes off, fur boots on, fur boots off. I need heated socks for this winter.
Crockpot Pulled Pork Chili
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Ingredients
- 2 pound pork roast (excess fat trimmed)
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 heaping tablespoon red pepper flakes
- lots of salt
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 2 (14) ounce cans of fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 (14) ounce can of tomato sauce
- avocado, sliced (to garnish)
- green onions, diced (to garnish)
Instructions
- Place the pork roast in a Crockpot.
- Press a knife into the roast in 3 spots and press the peeled garlic cloves into the holes made from the knife.
- Pour hot sauce over meat.
- Sprinkle the paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt on top of the roast.
- Place diced onions, peppers, tomatoes and tomatoes sauce on top of the roast.
- Cover and cook for 8-10 hours on low.
- Garnish with sliced avocado and green onions.
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Delicious! If you love spicy food, cut the spice in half….I like spicy food and put in half of what was called for and it was STILL pretty stinkin’ spicy. Really, really tasty though!
If I don’t have pork roasts on hard, would some tenderloins make an acceptable substitute?
Yes but that may need more liquid
Is there any way to cut the cook time down? I figure just putting it on high might not have it come out the same…
haha no. if you have it on high, you could cut the time down, but it definitely doesn’t create the same pull apart texture in the meat
Hi, I really loved this dish. My only complaint was… not enough pork! If I wanted to cook 2 or 3 two pound hunks of pork at once, I think there’s plenty of “sauce” for that. But would I need to increase the spices? I don’t think so, but since the spices go directly on top of the pork… do I? Can you foresee any problems with increasing the meat?
This looks delicious, but I am trying to find something to use the pork tenderloins I have in my freezer. What modifications would you use?
If we do not eat pork, do you think we could sub chicken? I assume just breasts would work? Any idea?
yes, just make sure you add plenty of liquid
Thank you for sharing all these great recipes. I am looking into getting a crockpot. Do you have any recommendations?
How long before te meat starts falling apart? And do you pick it apart in the crock pot or do you take it out to do it?
you can take it out and pull it apart after the cooking time is over
I’ve made this several times before, and it’s always a hit. I highly recommend it.
It actually won a chili cookoff at a party this past weekend (which got me a wicker picnic basket, a sporting goods gift certificate, a pair of ‘pig’ oven mitts, a nice bottle of wine & a bottle of Macallan 15 year-old Scotch).
You results may vary.
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I was going to try this recipe, but the Pork Roast I have for it is a bit larger, closer to 3.75 lbs instead of 2lb (plus I have bone in as well).
What would you suggest I do in this situation, cut it down to 2lbs or just use the entire thing and just cook it for longer?
This recipe looks fantastic, so I eagerly await your response. 🙂
i would probably cut it down if I were you!