Pork Carnitas

Prepare these delicious and flavorful paleo carnitas for your next dinner! Pork is known to be a powerhouse of essential vitamins and minerals. It contains thiamin, niacin, selenium, and Vitamin B6. Garlic helps regulate blood pressure, prevents heart disease, and lowers cholesterol. Jalapeños are loaded with Vitamin A, iron, and potassium. They also contain manganese, phosphorus, and copper! Adding in spices such as paprika, cumin, and chili powder will make this dish more flavorful and provide you with additional antioxidants, including Vitamin C. If desired, add the pork to a salad, taco, or sandwich and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 4 lb pork shoulder, skinless and boneless

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 orange, juiced

• 1 lime, juiced

• 1 jalapeño, chopped and deseeded

• 1 tbsp oregano

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 ½ tbsp cumin

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• Fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions:

1) Start off by rinsing the pork and dry with paper towel.

2) Combine oregano, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the rub. Spread this mixture over the pork.

3) Put pork in a slow cooker and top with garlic and jalapeño. Add in orange and lime juice over the pork and broth to the bottom of the slow cooker.

4) Have pork cook on low for 9-10 hours.

5) Remove pork from slow cooker and place on baking sheet. Shred pork with two forks.

6) Put baking sheet in the oven and broil for 7-10 minutes.

7) Remove pork from baking sheet and serve in a large bowl or skillet. Garnish with fresh rosemary and enjoy!

Paleo Potato Skins

Try making these paleo potato skins for your next get together with friends and family! Russet potatoes are known to be a natural source of folate, are full of Vitamin C, and are rich in fiber. They are also an excellent source of Vitamins B1, B3, and B6. Mushrooms are great for your heart, increase the absorption of iron, and aid in weight loss. Bell peppers are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and Vitamin A. Adding in onion to this recipe will help reduce inflammation throughout the body, improve immunity, and lower triglycerides. If desired, pair with your favorite paleo-friendly sauce and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 4 medium russet potatoes

• 5-6 slices of bacon

• 2 medium onions, sliced

• ¼ cup mushrooms, sliced

• ½ red bell pepper, sliced

• ¼ cup paleo-friendly cheese (see Miss Alexa’s approved dairy-free products here: https://www.missalexanutrition.com/fermented-foods)

• 2 ½ tbsp coconut oil

• Freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish)

• Dash of sea salt

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 400F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2) Melt 1 tbsp of coconut oil and coat each potato. Sprinkle each potato with sea salt.

3) Bake potatoes in the oven for 60 minutes until soft on the inside.

4) While the potatoes bake, heat skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tbsp of coconut oil to melt. Add in onions, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with sea salt and stir gently for 25 minutes. Once cooked all the way, remove from heat and set aside.

5) In a separate skillet, cook bacon over medium heat. Once crisp and fully cooked, remove and combine with cooked vegetables.

6) Once potatoes are done, let them sit until fully cooled. Cut each in half and scoop out the inside, leaving a thin layer on the inside of each skin.

7) Coat each potato skin with remaining ½ tbsp of melted coconut oil and a sprinkle of sea salt. Place face up on baking sheet and bake for 4-5 minutes. Flip them face down and bake for another 4-5 minutes.

8) Remove from oven and turn on broiler. Fill each potato skin with bacon and vegetable mixture and top each with paleo-friendly cheese. Next, place potato skins under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until crisp.

9) Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Breakfast Tacos

These filling and flavorful paleo breakfast tacos can be your next breakfast option! Grass-fed beef is known to be rich in iron, omega-3 fatty acids, and Vitamins A and E. Organic eggs raise HDL (the “good”) cholesterol, help to promote weight loss, and are rich in protein. Bell peppers are a great source of fiber, are rich in antioxidants, and full of Vitamin C. Cilantro is known to help prevent cardiovascular damage, assist with heavy metal cleansing, and is anti-bacterial. Adding avocado to this recipe provides healthy monounsaturated fats and promotes great digestion. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs, organic and pasture raised

• 16 oz beef, grass-fed

• 1 yellow and 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• Grain free tortillas

• 1 avocado, sliced

• Cilantro, chopped

• 1 lime

• 2 tsp coconut oil

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1) In a pan, heat 1 tsp of coconut oil and add sliced peppers. Cook until translucent.

2) Add grass-fed beef to pan and cook until fully cooked - no red visible.

3) Whisk eggs in a large bowl and add into another pan greased with the remaining 1 tsp of coconut oil. Continuously stir with spatula until eggs are done to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.

4) Warm up tortillas and assemble tacos with all cooked ingredients as well as sliced avocado and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the top and enjoy!

Paleo Pumpkin Bread

 Make this flavorful paleo pumpkin bread as your next fall treat! Pumpkin is an excellent source of Vitamin A, fiber, zinc, and potassium. Almond flour and tapioca flour are great alternatives to regular flour and are also gluten-free and paleo friendly! Full fat coconut milk boosts immunity, aids in digestion, and helps control cholesterol levels. Cinnamon helps reduce blood pressure, balances blood sugar levels, and is rich in manganese, fiber, and iron. Sprinkle on chopped pecans if desired and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree

• 1 ¾ cups blanched almond flour

• ¼ cup tapioca flour

• 1 tbsp coconut flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 3 eggs

• ⅓ cup full fat coconut milk

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp sea salt

• ¼ cup pecans, chopped

 Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2) Combine pumpkin puree, eggs, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.

3) In a separate bowl, combine almond four, tapioca flour, coconut flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and sea salt.

4) Combine wet and dry ingredients and add in pecans to mixture.

5) Transfer batter into pan and bake for 60 minutes.

6) Take out of oven and let cool for 8-10 minutes before removing from pan. Slice and enjoy!