Crock Pot - Pulled Pork Tacos

I typed this up in May and kept telling myself to take pictures the next time I make it... and kept forgetting to take those darn pictures!

My mother served us pulled pork tacos one night.  She threw pork loin, salsa & chopped green chiles into her crock pot and let it simmer.  It was very tasty but I wanted to kick it up a bit so I added some seasoning to get that yummy flavor I love about well seasoned fajita meet.  As this really got going in the crock pot my kindergartener says "It smells like Del Rio in here".  Del Rio is a local Mexican restaurant.  I had to give him a high five and hugs for that!  I knew I must be doing something right :-)

• 2lb. Pork Loin
• 1 Cup Salsa 
• 2 Tablespoons Tequila (optional)
• 2 Tablespoons Molasses
• 1/2 Tablespoon Cumin
• 1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 large Onion, cut into thick wedges
• 1-2 Jalapenos, diced
• 1 Lime (for Zest & Juice)
• Flour tortillas
• Your favorite fajita/taco toppings

Add the salsa through the jalapenos to your crock pot.  Zest half the lime (about 1 Tablespoon of zest) adding it to the pot and then add juice of half the lime*.  Give a good stir to mix all the ingredients together and nestle your Pork Loin into the mixture.  Set your crock pot on low and let it cook 6 hours.  At the half-way point I turn the pork over to ensure even cooking.  Use 2 forks, scraping the pork in opposite directions to "pull" the meat.

Serve with flour tortillas and your favorite fajita/taco toppings. 


*So as not to waste any lime, zest and juice the entire lime, setting half of each aside to use in my Roasted Corn w/Tequila Cream Sauce recipe which makes a wonderful addition to these tacos!

Witch's Notes:  Since Pork is the star of this dish and is associated with the Earth Element, this is an excellent meal for grounding.  Pork is also known around the globe as a bringer of prosperity as well as  fertility.  So set your intentions, write your prayers/spells ahead of time (if you're like me and you get lost in cooking and forget your intention) and stir in plenty of positive energy for a great outcome.

Chaidoodles

Snickerdoodles + Chai spices = Chaidoodles

So, I've been thinking about these cookies for quite some time now and I finally got around to making them today.  To say they were a hit would be an understatement.  Even my kids loved them.  The recipe made 54 cookies and there are none left!  They are super easy.

•          1 cup butter
•          1½ cup sugar
•          2 eggs
•          2¾ cup flour
•          2 teaspoons cream of tartar
•          1 teaspoon baking soda
•          ¼ teaspoon salt
•          2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
•          2 teaspoons ground cardamom
•          1½ teaspoons ground clove
•          1 teaspoon ground ginger
•          4 Tablespoons sugar

Mix butter, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl.

Combine flour through salt in a separate bowl.

In a third, small bowl, combine the cinnamon, cardamom, clove, and ginger.  Add 2 Tablespoons of the spice mixture to the flour mixture.  Then combine the flour mixture into the butter mixture.

Add 4 Tablespoons sugar to the remaining spice mixture.  Scoop cookie dough into the sugar & spices and gently roll to coat.

Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 for 10 minutes.

Witch's Note:  Cinnamon, cloves and ginger are all good for drawing money making these delicious cookies perfect for prosperity work.