I am getting super excited. My second cookbook that I’m writing with George from Civilized Caveman is finally coming together. We have been editing for the past month or so and now we are in the final stages of putting it all together. That means LOTS of emails. If you’ve ever emailed me, you know I suck bad at emails. I don’t know why I hate them so much, but I totally do. Writing emails is like being on a hamster wheel: As soon as you think you’re finished with an email, you get a reply that you then have to reply to, which then they reply to. It’s totally never ending.
Anywho, if you haven’t heard about the cookbook yet, I’m here to tell you allll about it. Don’t you worry. I’ll be quick though. Nobody likes loooong, drawn out, annoying, word filled, extensive sentences. Like that one. I’m funny. So the book has over 100 brand new recipes consisting of breakfasts, appetizers, entrées, side dishes, delicious desserts, and even drinks. Nobody should go without hot chocolate when they turn paleo. The cookbook will also have tips to creating a paleo-friendly kitchen, how to stick paleo when out at restaurants, and how to enjoy cooking by yourself or with friends or with your whole family. It’s going to be real great. I can’t wait to have it in hand. You can preorder right now on Amazon before in comes out on June 10th!! And you can even sign up for our giveaway for an all-expenses paid trip to San Diego to celebrate out cookbook launch!! Click here to sign up!
I need to admit something. I had pistachio and maple frozen yogurt the other night. I even put sprinkles on top. I was going to put in on my instagram, to show that a little frozen yogurt can make a girl real happy, but I’m a little over the hatred on instagram. I get it, I’m a paleo blogger that’s only suppose to eat paleo things and post paleo things, but I’m also a human. And humans like delicious things. There are a ton of other places you can look for dieting perfection and other bullish*t, but I’m not one of those people to fake it. I like eating what I want to eat, when I want to eat it. But people always have to judge.
It’s super interesting to see what people are like on the world wide web. You think most people are normal, kind humans, like the friends you have in your life. But when you get on internet and people’s true colors come out, it’s an ugly sight to see. Just last night, people started b*tching all over the place about me telling them to support one of my friends because they had to pay $10/ year to a membership on her site. Even though she has A TON of free recipes. $10/year. I’m about to have coffee with a friend and I will probably pay more than $10 in one sitting, for one coffee session. People just think they deserve free recipes all the time, when before the internet was available, people actually had to BUY cookbooks for the recipes. It’s so frustrating. Some people were not raised correctly.
And that’s how I feel this Thursday morning. Fact. How are you feeling this morning? Do you need to get something off your chest? Let it out child, I’m here to listen.
Maple Chili Pork Chops
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter (or other fat such as coconut oil, lard, etc.)
- 2 bone-in, thinly sliced pork chops (about 0.5lbs each)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- chopped green onions, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all the seasonings.
- Pat the pork chops dry. Generously sprinkle each side of each pork chop, pressing the seasonings into the pork chop.
- Place a large saute pan over high heat. Add butter to the pan to melt.
- Let the pan get very hot then add the pork chops to the pan. Sear on both sides for 2-3 minutes.
- After the pork chops have seared on both sides, turn heat down to low.
- Whisk together orange juice, maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. Pour the mixture into the pan around the pork chops. The mixture will begin to bubble then thicken. Cook the pork chops for another 6-8 minutes, flipping them once to help coat each side of the pork chop.
- Once the pork chop is cooked through, remove from heat. Plate chops then garnish with some of the leftover sauce from the pan and chopped green onions.
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Screw ‘Em!
Lots of us enjoy your rantings and recipes, and FULLY plan on buying your book.
Have a GREAT day!!
Cheers.
~Tim.
I’ve been thinking about starting a blog for a while now but seeing all the judgment from the haters out there on your instagram as well as others like Diane Sanfilippo has kind of discouraged me. I really think it is something I would enjoy and I would love to help inspire people to eat real food like you have with me, but I don’t know if I could handle all the meany mcmeany pants out there. I don’t get why people can’t just be nice and build people up. Just ignore them because you rock!
I have all the ingredients for this delicious looking recipe…except the pork chops. Ugh. But it will be added to next week’s menu!
A friend introduced me to your blog when I switched to paleo last year. I love your recipes and thoroughly enjoy your humor! Were human its okay to indulge in those non paleo/slightly paleo stuff once in a while. We need that crap! Keep those recipes coming and throw a grenade…I mean..err.. Don’t let those haters get to ya!
These pork chops sound awesome, and would really go well with yesterday’s squash as a side dish.
By the way, I love your rants and it’s good to know that you give in to your non paleo food cravings from time to time as well.
I love that you are so open and honest. I think we are all the best judges of our own bodies, and should eat the way that makes us feel our best/makes us happy etc…, whatever that means for each individual. I for one am growing tired of the whole Paleo Police crap. What makes us think we have the right to judge others based on what they do/don’t eat? I love your site, love your recipes, and have your first cookbook. I fully plan on ordering the new one.
1st. yum, as a vermonter, anything with maple syrup yes please!
2nd, i feel like i was deprived as a child because i grew up eating boneless porkchops. WHAT. I know i know, the outrage.
Thanks Juli.
I love humanity, it’s the people I can’t stand. Rock on and keep cooking!
I started the paleo kick back in January and you were the first blog/cookbook I used to help me make it all come together…so thank you!!! I personally just started incorporating a cheat day (usually Saturday) into my lifestyle, but even then I still try and make those the best choices I can-i.e. corn tortillas instead of flour. Just because your blog is titled Paleomg, does not mean the world should hold you to eating anything but. That is just ridiculous.
Just remember, those people that hate, they are the very people that keep on checking your blog everyday….Keep kickin ass.
Just made these for the first time using the Thrive Market bone-in pork chops. These were so easy and delicious! They are now in our dinner rotation and even my 2 yr old loved them! Thanks for sharing!
Hey I’m just glad I can come to blogs such as yours, download interesting recipes FOR FREE if I feel like it and basically spend what free time I have enjoying the fruits of multiple peoples labor. How can people get wadded up about that?
Keep on with your blog and ignore the rest. WE like you!
PS. I have bought Well Fed, Well Fed 2, Ancestral Table, and Slim Palate cookbooks. I feel that is the best way to support bloggers I like. I will be buying your cookbook as well.