Pork Tacos with Green Apple Pico

Ready to put those taco stands to good use?  Here you go!  My favorite pork taco with green apple pico!  And yes you can substitute the pork for chicken (you know who I'm talking too) ;P

 Pork Tacos with Green Apple Pico

1	Pork Loin
1/2	Red Onion
1	Jalapeno
3	Cloves of Garlic
1	Veg Broth (32 oz.)
3 tbsp.	Vinegar
2 tbsp.	Brown Sugar (or honey)
2 tbsp.	Sriracha Sauce
1	Lime
	Pico Topping
1	Cilantro
1	Granny Smith Apple
1	Lime
1/2	Red Onion
1	Jalapeno
1/4 cup	Queso Fresco

-Add pork loin, half of red onion diced, 1 jalapeno diced, garlic, veg broth, vinegar, sugar, sriracha sauce, and juice of 1 lime to crock pot.  Cook pork on low for 8-10 hours. 

-Once done, take out loin and chop up and set aside in bowl.  (add cooking liquid to moisten if you don’t like a "dry taco"). 

-To make the "Green Apple Pico", dice up jalapeno, 1/2 red onion, 1 granny smith apple, cilantro, juice of 1 lime, and crumble queso fresco.  toss to combine and top the tacos!

Serve on tortillas with lime wedge and enjoy!!

Taco Night's Best Friend!!!

I wanted to quickly share with y'all my favorite taco stand.  I did some research, yes research, on the best taco stands and these are it!  There were three major things I needed it to do.  It's made of metal and therefore can be placed in the oven, they are dishwasher safe, and best of all, they collapse for easy storage.  Believe it or not, it is really hard to find tacos stands that do all three of those things.  You can use them for crunchy or soft tacos.  I like using them because it makes filling each taco quick and easy and I just set it on a cookie sheet to bring it right to the table for dinner.  I know they seem a little pricey but most taco stands that are around $7-$10 hold 3 tacos and do not collapse, this one holds 6 tacos and collapses.  (Research!)  Having them verses not having them, I don't know how I lived without them!  I have included another less expensive option, because let's be real, we are talking about tacos stands here.  :P

http://amzn.to/1N5Zk3H

Less Expensive Option: (Holds 5 Tacos)

 http://amzn.to/1CWpMLR

  

Here it is!!!!

Ok guys, here it is!  Welcome to my blog!  This is to take the place of my annoying mass texts!   You're welcome.  This is my very first blog entry (ever in life) so I am a little nervous.  Instead of posting something about food, drink, décor, or any of the other random fun stuff you will find here in the future, I wanted to dedicate my blog to my mother.  She's the best.  Period.  She is my rock.  I can go to her anytime with any issue and know I am being heard without judgment.  She has true unconditional love.  Being a mother myself, I often think, "How could I possibly measure up?"  I try and quickly remind myself how lucky I am to have such an amazing role model in my life. My one wish is that my daughter feels about me, how I feel about my mother.  Through my few triumphs and many fails she has always been there for me 100%.  Even if I didn't always show her the appreciation she deserves, there she is.  Always.  I will end this post now with an assignment for anyone reading this.  Tell the rock in your life that you love them and appreciate them.  Not just today or tomorrow, but always.  I love you mom! 

 

PS: I promise not all of my posts will be mushy gushy.  ;P