Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

I adapted this recipe from HERE.  It is super yummy! My kids couldn't get enough.  

Serves 6

• 1teaspoon ground sage
• 1/2teaspoon salt
• 1/4teaspoon pepper
• 1clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2cup water
• 2pounds pork tenderloin
• 1/2cup coconut palm sugar
• 1tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca flour
• 1/4cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2cup water
• 2tablespoons soy sauce

1. Mix together the seasonings : sage, salt, pepper and garlic, and rub over the tenderloin.
2. Place 1/2 cup water in slow cooker, followed by the tenderloin, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
3. 1 hour before the roast is finished, mix together the ingredients for the glaze in a small saucepan : coconut sugar, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar, water, and soy sauce.
4. Heat over medium and stir until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes.
5. Brush roast with glaze 2 or 3 times during the last hour of cooking. (For a more caramelized crust, remove from crock pot and place on aluminum lined sheet pan, glaze, and set under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, until bubbly and caramelized. Repeat 2 to 3 more times until desired crust is achieved.)
6. Serve with remaining glaze on the side

My Favorite Hamburgers

Barbecue Burgers Recipe

adapted from Against All Grain recipe

http://againstallgrain.com/2013/08/28/dining-out-on-the-paleo-diet/

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ¾ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon paprika

Topping Choices
Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, or Red Onion

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix with your hands to combine.
3. Gently form into six 1-inch-thick patties, about 4 inches in diameter.
4. Grill burgers until they are cooked through.  ( not pink )
5.  I serve this in a lettuce wrap to keep it grain free.