Are you seeing the theme this week? I sure am. It’s called laziness. Easy breakfast crockpot thingy, now easy shredded crockpot pork. Come on Juli, get your sh*t together. Just kidding, I like easy. And most guys do too. Bastards.
In all honesty, I’ve just been real busy. Like real, real busy. So meals have turned into the easier-the better. The more fall comes into play here in Colorado, the more I want to use my crockpot. Like, everyday. Problem is, I always smell like meat. My clothes, my shoes, my jackets, my blankets. It’s obnoxious. Even my god damn headbands smell like onions and pork. Do you know how uncomfortable it is to do power cleans and pull ups when you have the smell of pork and onions wafting off your forehead?? It’s disgusting. I don’t care how much you like meat. It’s gross.
Speaking of things making your life easier, I got something for you. I actually mentioned it on my Facebook page last week and gave 3 lucky readers a free app. It’s called the WOD Genius app for iPhones (will also be available for Androids in the future) and is a workout/CrossFit app that is great for people who travel, a day at the gym, or for people who just need a specified workout. It generates thousands of random workouts based off the equipment you have access to. Pretty cool right? So if you want to do a workout at home and have no equipment, you still have access to workouts AND videos to show you have to do those movements! I’m even in some of those videos, being my normal awkward self! And my friends came up with the app. I know cool people, no big deal.
So, want the app? Well, the first 3 PEOPLE to leave a comment below get a free download!! You have to say I love JB in the comment. Kidding, kind of. But you also have to have an iPhone! And if you are not one of the first 3 people, don’t you fret!! Why? Because the WOD Genius app is on sale today and tomorrow (Thursday Sept. 20th and Friday Sept. 21st) for only $0.99, so hurry up and get it before the price goes back up. I’m a cheap ass and you people probably are too, so get on it!
Oh btw, I f*cking love plantains.
Easy Shredded Pork over Caramelized Mashed Plantains
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
For the crockpot pork
- 1–2lb pork loin
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cups beef bone broth – add 3 cups if you go with a 2lb pork loin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the plantain mash
- 4 brown plantains, peeled, sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 3–4 tablespoons canned coconut milk
Instructions
- This recipe is so easy, you may cry from excitement.
- Add all your pork ingredients to a crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours. I’m pretty sure mine cooked for 12 hours because I forgot about it. Oops. It was bomb still.
- Once your pork is done cooking, use two forks and shed it to pieces.
- Now place a large skillet under medium heat, add your coconut oil and once your pan is nice and hot, add your sliced plantains into the oil.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and salt.
- Cook on both sides for 4-5 minutes or until soft.
- Add your plantains to your food processor and puree. While the food processor is still running, pour in your coconut milk until you get a smooth plantain puree.
- Add a dollop of plantain mash to your plate, top with pork, and add a little avocado just for sh*ts a giggles.
I can’t wait for your cook book. Your recipes are so creative and yummy.
This looks absolutely amazing! Thanks for the recipe and for the heads up about the app!
Thanks for mentioning the app. I have been wanting to try crossfit but don’t have a car and the 3 crossfit places in my city are waaay out in the outskirts. Boo. Also, I’m not sure I want people cheering me on when I exercise, but that’s my own stuff.
So, I downloaded it and, for the last 3 days, have been doing a WOD in the morning with the limited equipment found in my apartment and my limited ability (Wall walk? Hahaaa! As if. Guess I’ll do some push ups instead…). And I love it! I mean, it hurts! But then it’s over fast, which is really what I look for in a workout that isn’t dancing. So there.
Way too late to get this app free but I downloaded it anyway! Can’t wait to try it!!
Ok, I think after all these recipes I need to go out and get a crock pot. I am so behind the times!! Juli I have a mission for you. My office is serving Pumpkin Bacon soup in the cafeteria today. I am sure it is full of cream/nitrates/sugar/sodium/all kinds of non paleo poison, but that combination sounds amazing. I need a paleo recipe!! 🙂
Downloading the app and still love JB even though it will not be free:) Can’t wait to try that recipe! Any idea what a ripe plantain is supposed to look like? Have no clue!
Plantains are the shit. End of story. I’m making mango-plantain beef tonight. Minus the fiery spices because last time I legit couldn’t feel my mouth.
Hey Juli!
I have a q about food processors. Does it matter if your ingrediants are still hot like the plantains to put in the processor. Will that ruin the processor or is it good to go?
Thanks
Hey Juli,
Does it matter if your plantains are still hot to put them in the food processor? I know on some of your nut butters you suggest to let things cool first. Thanks
Aubrey
It’s cooking in the crock right now, can’t wait for dinner!
This came out delicious. Thanks for all your recipes!