Mostly Crockpot Carnitas

1 crockpot
1 boneless pork shoulder roast. You can use a boned one if you want.
2 tbsp juniper berries
1 tbsp thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup white wine

I leave the netting on the roast because it makes it easier to get out of the pot in one piece.

Cook on LOW for about 8 hours. Take out the meat, remove the net, and shred it into a baking dish. Season with fresh black pepper and ancho chile powder (or any other that you fancy). Strain some of the rendered lard/juice from the crockpot over the shredded meat and then put into a 375 degree oven for about 30 min. You want the meat to get a bit brown and crispy, but not to dry out.

Serve as you like. I like it with a little shredded cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions, either in a bowl or rolled up in lettuce leaves.

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Chili Dog Casserole

my new favorite!

1.5 lbs ground beef
chili powder/minced onion/garlic powder
1/4 cup 1 carb ketchup
6 turkey hot dogs (the ones I get only have 1 carb each)
shredded cheese
diced onions
sourcream

Brown ground beef, drain fat. Add tomato sauce and chili seasoning & mix well. Spread in bottom of baking dish. Cut hotdogs into rounds and layer over ground beef mixture. Top with cheese and cook in 350 oven 10-15 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with onions, sour cream, more cheese or even dill relish...whatever you like.

Number of Servings: 4-6 (depends on how much ground beef you use)
Preparation Time: 20 min.

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