Gluten Free Chili Spiced Pulled Pork Burrito Bowl

I have had a crock pot in my pantry since I moved into my home in 1997.  It's there but rarely used.  Don't ask me why.  You would think that being as busy as I am that I would welcome any help that I could get each day.

I think the reason for rarely using what could truly  become my best friend is because that would mean that I would have to plan in advance.  In all honesty, I never planned anything in advance unless it was my kid's sports schedules.  

I am finding that now because I am planning a week of meals in advance that the crock pot is an amazing tool.  I know what is being cooked every day in that week.  So I can just throw it in the crock pot, go to work and when I get home that evening, I have a delicious, healthy meal to feed my family, and me of course. :)

On Sunday I made Gluten Free Chili Spiced Pulled Pork Burrito Bowl in my crock pot.  This recipe was so easy to do, it really didn't cost a lot and it tastes delicious!  Normally when I make Pulled Pork it is drowning in barbecue sauce.  This was a delicious alternative and healthy! Oh and to make this recipe even easier, I used another friend of mine in the kitchen...my rice cooker!  

Instead of standing over a stove, wishing I could hurry up so I could go spend time with my family, I spent a total of 15 minutes or so throwing the ingredients the crock pot and then the rice and water in the rice cooker.  It is a WIN WIN!

GLUTEN FREE CHILI SPICED PULLED PORK BURRITO BOWLS

* 4 lb pork loin

* 6 Garlic Cloves, chopped

* 1 T. Chili Powder

* 2 tsp Cumin

* 2 tsp Paprika

* 1 T Course Sea Salt

* 1 C Fresh or Canned Salsa

* 1/4 C Honey

* 3 C Beans of Your Choice (Canned or Dried that have been cooked)

* 2 tsp Garlic Minced

* Sea Salt to taste

* 6 C white rice for gluten free, brown rice or quinoa for clean eating

* 3 Avocados sliced, (I didn't use avocados with this recipe because my son doesn't like them)

* Shredded cheese to top, if desired ( Omit for dairy free)

* Sour cream to top, if desired ( Omit for dairy free.  For clean eating, make sure to get a clean brand, such as Daisy or an organic variety.)

* Salsa to top, if desired.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Place the pork loin in the crock pot. Cover the loin with the 6 cloves of chopped garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika and salt.  Pour the salsa and honey over the pork.  Turn the crock pot on high and cover.  Cook for 4 hours on high or for 8 hours on low.

2.  At the end of 4 hours, shred the pork with a fork, tossing in the juices until they are all soaked up into the meat.  Keep warm.

3.  Place the beans in a sauce pan.  Add the garlic and bring to a simmer.  Season to taste with salt and remove from heat once cooked through.

TO ASSEMBLE BOWLS:

Place a serving of rice in a bowl and top with about 1/4 C Beans. Top with a generous portion of shredded pork.  Add desired toppings such as sour cream, salsa, avocado, cilantro and cheese.

This has truly become one of my favorite recipes.  I can't wait to make this again.  Enjoy! :)

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