FAMILY FAVORITES

FAMILY FAVORITES JAR

One thing we started having fun with recently was a "Family Favorites" jar! The idea came to me when trying to meet multiple goals:
1.) Considering creative ways to trim the budget
2.) Adding variety on Fridays instead of always doing pizza
3.) Trying to include everyone's faves, while still keeping the majority of our meals healthy. :)

Everyone got to put in a few menu ideas, and then then fun is everyone is surprised when we pull that week's choice out of the jar!  This week's surprise menu:  TACO BURGERS

:)

Pulled Pork Verde

This is an awesomely easy and versatile crockpot recipe.  Such a snap to throw together before you head out the door or let it cook all day while you homeschool your little darlings.  Muy delicioso!!!

PULLED PORK VERDE

1 large pork butt (a.k.a. shoulder roast), approx. 8 lbs.

1 large jar salsa verde (green), mild or medium...your choice

You can do this 2 ways:

OPTION 1:

 Brown the pork roast in hot oil in a heated skillet until all sides are browned

Add pork roast and salsa to crockpot

Cook on low 8-10 hours

Shred and serve

OPTION 2:

Pat pork roast dry

Add to greased crockpot

Cook on high for 4 hours, turn down to low for 3-4 hours

Shred and serve

SERVING OPTIONS GALORE....

*Make sure you make homemade pico de gallo...Pioneer Woman's recipe is the best!

*Guacamole

*Sour cream

*Olives

*Shredded lettuce

*Shredded cheese

*Salsa

*Taco Sauce

*Cilantro

*Beans (black beans, refried beans, etc.)

PORK VERDE SALAD

PORK VERDE ENCHILADAS 

(or "ENCHILADAROLE"--my short cut, layered casserole version)

  

STREET TACOS!!!!!

of course, there's always pork verde nachos, pork verde burritos, pork verde taquitos, pork verde tastadas, pork verde breakfast migas, pork verde beans and rice bowls....

You get the idea...

~Ole` and Blessings from our casa to yours!