Pork and Pineapple Burrito Bowls

PORK INGREDIENTS

4 LBS Pork Shoulder

15oz No Sugar Added Enchilada Sauce

2 Tablespoons Monk Fruit Sweetener

1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander

½ Tablespoon Cumin

1 Tablespoon Chili Powder

¼ Cup Lime Juice

½ Cup Pineapple Juice

3 Tablespoons Minced Garlic

PINEAPPLE SALSA INGREDIENTS

4 Cups Grape Tomatoes Diced

2 Cups Pineapple Diced

2 Cups Cilantro Finely Chopped

½ Cup Onion Diced

2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil

1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar

1 Jalapeno Pitted and Diced

Himalayan Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper to Taste

RICE INGREDIENTS

16oz Cauliflower Rice

1 Tablespoon Lime Juice

2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil

1 Cup Cilantro Finely Chopped

½ Teaspoon Himalayan Sea Salt

PORK ASSEMBLY

1. In a large frying pan over medium low heat sear all sides of the pork until golden brown. 
2. In a medium sized mixing bowl mix together enchilada sauce, monk fruit, coriander, cumin,chili powder, lime juice, pineapple juice, and garlic.  Place half in the bottom of a slow cooker.
3. Add the pork to the crock pot and pour the remaining sauce over the pork.
4. Cook on low for 9 hours and shred.
5. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.

SALSA ASSEMBLY

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the tomatoes, pineapple, cilantro, onion, avocado oil, red wine vinegar, jalapeno, salt and pepper.  Mix well.

RICE ASSEMBLY

1. In a large sauté pan over medium low heat combine the cauliflower, lime juice, avocado oil, cilantro, and salt.  Sauté 3-4 minutes.

BURRITO BOWL ASSEMBLY

1. Evenly distribute rice, pork, salsa, and any other desired toppings. 

SUGGESTED TOPPINGS:  Cabbage, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Cheese, and Lettuce.

SERVES 8

HEALTH BENEFITS

Cauliflower:  One cup of chopped cauliflower has 5 grams of carbohydrates versus 46 grams in one cup of brown rice!  REDUCE THOSE CARBS!

Pork:  Excellent source of Vitamin B1 which is vital for growth and repair of muscle and nerve tissues.   Also, a great source of Vitamin B6 which helps metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates for proper functioning of the nervous system.

Onion: Contains quercetin, which is a polyphenol compound that acts as an antioxidant. Quercetin is beneficial for scavenging free radicals in the body.

Garlic:  Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants.  Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, it’s also antiviral and antifungal.

Himalayan Salt:  One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.

Tomatoes: May reduce the risk of heart disease and several cancers. They are also considered to be beneficial for skin health and may protect against sunburns.

Red Wine Vinegar:   Containspolyphenols, which are essentially plant compounds that act as antioxidants that help reduce cell damage resulting from environmental factors.

Cilantro: Helps support healthy liver function and balance blood sugar.

Avocado Oil: Rich in healthy fat, and it’s an excellent choice for elevated temperature cooking.