Easy Pork Chops
The tomato–vinegar combination provides a nice zing to this meal. You can substitute hot seasoning sauce for the chili paste.SLOW COOKER SIZE: LARGE 3 tablespoons canola oil4 bone-in pork loin chops, cut 1½ inches thick1 medium onion, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped1…
Carnitas
Carnitas are a traditional Mexican style of shredded pork. In this recipe, we serve the carnitas with sour cream and avocado. Or, make a keto-friendly taco salad by serving the carnitas atop of a bed of greens.SLOW COOKER SIZE: MEDIUM 3 tablespoons olive oil1 boneless…
Barbecued Ribs
The spices and balsamic vinegar combine to make a classic barbecue flavor for these spare ribs. Quickly broil them at the end of cooking so the edges become brown and crisp.SLOW COOKER SIZE: LARGE 5 tablespoons avocado oil1 rack bone-in pork spare ribs (about 4…
Lamb Ragout
Lamb shanks are a perfect match for the slow cooker. This dish features flavors of Greece, with kalamata olives, almonds, pine nuts, and feta cheese.SLOW COOKER SIZE: LARGE 2 tablespoons olive oil4 pounds lamb shanks30 to 35 fresh pearl onions, peeled (about 8…
Blueberry Cheese Muffins
Serving Yields: 12 Nutritional Facts per Serving ● Net Carbs: 2 g ● Total Fats: 14 g ● Protein: 3 g ● Calories: 155 Ingredients ● Softened cream cheese (16 oz.) ● Low-carb sweetener (.5 cup) ● Eggs (2) ● Xanthan gum optional (.25 tsp.) ● Sugar-free vanilla extract (.5…
Wild Mushroom Chicken Bake
What’s not to like about chicken baked with bacon, cheese, and mushrooms? This is a rich, filling dish—and yes, it calls for 12 cloves of garlic! In the slow cooker, they break down and mellow into a pleasant, not-too-strong flavor.SLOW COOKER SIZE: LARGE 1 cup dried…
Pumpkin Maple Flaxseed Muffins
Serving Yields: 10 Nutritional Facts per Serving ● Net Carbs: 2 g ● Total Fats: 8.5 g ● Protein: 5 g ● Calories: 120 Ingredients ● Ground flaxseeds (1.25 cups) ● Baking powder (.5 tbsp.) ● Erythritol (.33 cup) ● Cinnamon (1 tbsp.) ● Salt (.5 tsp.) ● Pumpkin pie spice…
Sunday Chicken
What’s better than a roasted chicken for Sunday dinner with the family? Pair it with Cauliflower Mash (this page).SLOW COOKER SIZE: MEDIUM OR LARGE CHICKEN1 whole chicken, about 3½ to 4 pounds4 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried rosemary,…
Simple Herb-Seasoned Turkey Breast
This herb-seasoned turkey breast requires no fussy preparation. The result is a moist, tender entrée that the whole family will love.SLOW COOKER SIZE: LARGE 3 tablespoons olive oil1 boneless turkey breast, about 3 pounds1 medium onion, cut into wedges2 celery stalks,…
Greek Chicken
This versatile, light chicken dish makes for a great lunch or dinner. It is excellent served with riced cauliflower or zucchini noodles.SLOW COOKER SIZE: MEDIUM 3 tablespoons olive oil2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut…