The Easiest Meal You Can Ever Make: Crockpot BBQ Pork

Hi there, I'm back!  Life is crazy with two littles who refuse to sleep past 5am and like to use each other as human punching bags, but besides that, all good. HAH.  I've had people asking for this recipe because it's so easy and just so good, and so I am taking a moment (while my boys beat each other up in the background) to write it up quickly.  I will add pictures next time I make it, but wanted to get this up because I've been making it for years and keep meaning to, and you know, life... :)

This recipe is one of my weekly go to meals.  You can throw this in when you get home from work and it's done within an hour or two.  Full disclosure: I don't usually measure out the ingredients (surprise surprise), so everything is approximate.  If you like a lot of flavor, add more, or if you want less, add less.

Crockpot BBQ Pork

• 1 pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 onion, cut into thin strips
• at least 1lb pork loin (up to 2lbs works)
• soy sauce (about 2-4 tbsp)
• ketchup (about 1/4 - 1/3 cup)
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Take the peppers and onions and toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper and put aside.  Place pork loin in the center of the crock pot.  Drizzle/sprinkle olive oil, pepper, garlic and onion powder, ketchup, and soy sauce over the top of the loin. 










Then use a basting brush to evenly distribute over all exposed parts of the loin.  Put the peppers and onions on each side of the pork, cover, and cook on high 1-2 hours or low for 2-3 hours. 














When done to your liking, remove and cube it.  Place back in crock pot with the "sauce" and peppers and onions.  We serve over rice with cheddar cheese and avocado!  SOOOOO GOOD!

Note: Time is variable.  If you like a little pink your pork you should start checking it after about 1.5 hours.  And if it's a 2lb loin I often will cut it in half to speed up cook time, but even that size is never in there longer than 3 hours.  If you are pressed for time, just cut the loin into smaller sections and it should be done in about an hour!

Another note: my brother added some minced garlic, honey, apple cider vinegar, and a little sriracha to his, if that's your thing, it might be worth trying.


Oh, and as always... enjoy :)

Sweet Curry Crockpot Chicken

Yes, I'm back(ish)!  It's nap time, and if you have kids you know what that means.  Maximum efficiency.  I've still been cooking, but chasing the 2 crazies around leaves me little time for posting here.  However, my goal is to start again if for no other reason then to have one place to go to look for my recipes when someone is busy screaming my name/clobbering his brother while I am trying to cook.

This recipe is so easy and too good to not share though.  The addition of raisins and almonds with the sweet curry sauce makes this meal one of our favorites, and we are not usually ones to choose chicken over red meat!  You can serve it over rice, roasted broccoli, or cauliflower rice... and can always add more raisins, almonds, and/or curry to taste :)

Sweet Curry Crockpot Chicken

• 2 lbs chicken breast
• 1 1/2 cups greek yogurt
• 1/2 can coconut milk (regular or light, or use heavy cream)
• 3-4 tbsp curry powder (you choose)
• 1-2 tbsp turmeric powder (you choose)
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tsp minced ginger root
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil
• 1-2 cups raisins
• 1-2 cups slivered almonds
• 1/2 bag frozen peas (optional)

Line the bottom of the crockpot with the chicken, then liberally drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle salt, pepper, and the turmeric powder over the top.

In a bowl, mix the yogurt, garlic, ginger, and curry powder.  Add to the top of the chicken breasts and spread evenly over the top.











Sprinkle over everything the raisins and almonds.  Then drizzle more olive oil and sprinkle a bit more salt and pepper.  Then spread the coconut milk over it all.










Put on high for 4-5 hours, or low for 8-10 hours.  With about 30 minutes left, add the peas over the top to warm them.  I don't recommend adding them for the whole time, they become mush.  If anything, you can heat them separately and add at the end as a topping.

When cooked through, shred the chicken in the crockpot with the sauce, mix up, and add on to the base of your choosing.  Hope you enjoy!