Fast and Delicious Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin in Gravy

Isaiah 33:22

    [22] For the LORD is our judge; the LORD is our lawgiver;

        the LORD is our king; he will save us.

An ej original recipe!

2 small pork Tenderloin, cut off thin ends and reserve for breakfast chops, cut into 4 same size chunks, trim silver skin, 

  

Seasoning

1 t kosher salt

1 t black pepper

1 t garlic granules 

1 t onion powder

1 t oregano

1 t smoked paprika 

1 t thyme 

Mix and set aside.

Heat 2 T grape seed oil on the sauté setting of Instant Pot.

When it is hot sear thighs starting with skin side for 3 minutes, flip and do another 2 minutes.

Remove to plate.

Hit cancel.

Add 1-1/2 c chicken stock and deglaze bits.

Add trivet to IP.

Add pork to top of trivet.

Set to Meat for 6 minutes, pressure on.

Add lid.

After cook time do a natural release for 15 minutes.

Let pork rest 5 minutes before cutting into 1/2 inch slices.

Use drippings to make gravy.

Make a cornstarch slurry to thicken.

Best gravy I've ever tasted!!!

BBQ Dust Chicken Fajitas

Hebrews 3:15

[15] As it is said, 

    “Today, if you hear his voice,

    do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”

An ej original recipe!

 

10 chicken tenders

BBQ Dust

1/2 c Brown sugar

2 t Garlic granules 

2 t Onion powder

1 t salt

1/2 t pepper

2 t smoked paprika 

1 t dried mustard

1 t umami (optional)

Pinch red pepper flakes

Using hands, toss tenders in dust.

Marinate 1 hour in fridge.

Add 1 t oil to skillet, sauté tenders on medium until 165 temp is reached.

These make great Fajitas or just eat with sides. 

If making fajitas, sauté onions and peppers in same skillet tenders were cooked in. 

Add a little oil and scrape bits then add veggies and sauté in oil and bits.

Add a splash of Bourbon for an extra yummy taste!

Fried Chicken Poutine

 

 

 

Isaiah 6:8

Isaiah’s Commission from the Lord

[8] And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”

An ej original recipe!

15 Air Fryer chicken nuggets ( I used Sam's club chick fil a knock off) cooked in 2 batches 400 degrees, spray with non stick for 8 minutes flip then 6 minutes

Set aside.

4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes ( microwave covered 2 minutes each side)

Cool

Slice into fries 

Set aside

Fry in oil to crisp!

Gravy

1/2 t Beef base seasoning 

1-1/2 c Water

1/8 c Half and half

1 t Sour cream

1/2 t Black 

Heat, stirring constantly.

Whisk in 1 T Flour to thicken.

Set aside.

Layer

Fried Potatoes 

Sliced Chicken pieces

Gravy

Green onions 

Cheese

Sour cream

Grated cheese or cheese curds

Chopped green onions

Dollop of sour cream

Breakfast Muffins

Genesis 1:27

    [27] So God created man in his own image,

        in the image of God he created him;

        male and female he created them.

 

An ej original recipe!

 

Bake preheated 375 for 20 minutes and cool 5 minutes.

Dry ingredients 

1 c each white wheat and AP flour

1 t each baking powder and baking soda

1/2 t each cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, cloves, nutmeg, allspice

1/4 t salt

Whisk to incorporate!

Wet ingredients 

1/2 c oil plus 3 T( I used olive)

3 room temp eggs

1/2 c brown sugar

1/4 c maple syrup 

1/4 c Pineapple juice

1/4 c Greek yogurt

1/4 t molasses 

1 t vanilla 

Whisk well. 

Fold into dry ingredients a little at a time.

Fruit and nut ingredients

1 Honey Crisp Apple, grated (do not peel)

1/2 c Raisins 

1/4 c flax seed

1 c chopped Pineapple 

2 c grated Carrots

4 diced prunes

1 c Toasted pecans

Using a spatula fold into wet/dry ingredients, just to incorporate.

Grease muffin tin.

Fill 3/4 way full.

Bake, directions above.

Potato Leek Mushroom Casserole

Isaiah 42:8

    [8] I am the LORD; that is my name;

        my glory I give to no other,

        nor my praise to carved idols.

13x9 pan

400 degree preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.

5 medium Yukon Gold, microwave 2 minutes each side, cool and slice thin

Set aside.

2 Leeks, cleaned and sliced

1 T Roasted Garlic 

1-1/2 c chopped button mushrooms 

1 t Clarified butter

Cook mushrooms in dry skillet just a couple of minutes.

Add rest of ingredients.

Cook 2 minutes.

Start sauce by adding wine, cook 2-3 minutes, add stock, cook 3 minutes.

Add half and half, cook 2 minutes.

Add seasonings and cheese.

Add slurry.

Set aside when thickened.

Ladle a little sauce in bottom of pan.

Add some potato slices and 1/3 of the mozzarella. Repeat for 3 layers, top with remaining mozzarella.

Bake uncovered.

Cream Sauce

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

1 c half and half

1-1/2 c chicken stock

1/2 c Havarti cheese chunks

1 t thyme

1/2 t black pepper 

Slurry of water and cornstarch to thicken

2 c Mozzarella ( to go between each layer and on top