If you know me in real life, then you are probably aware that EarthFare opened right by my house. They opened Wednesday the 7th. I was there twice that day. And again the next. I managed to stay away on Friday, but Saturday I was back again! Its starting to be embarrasing. (maybe I should apply for part time employment) And Sunday I was at the Nutcracker with BabyGirl or I'm sure I would ran up to get my free bag of Organic Sugar with $5 purchase and Free brie. I've got my eye on some new foundation powder, so ya know, I need to go there anyway.
Ok, moving on. Saturday before we decorated the tree(s) Brian & I ran some errands & conveniently EarthFare was right there. I had my mind set on a certain dinner, so Giant Eagle was not going to cut it. Not that I'll never go back, my wallet will not allow that, but I knew EarthFare would have exactly what I needed.
Now what I'm going to say next may surprise you. Possibly even shock you!
But on Saturday, I ate pork. Gasp! I know. I don't know what came over me, but I just had to have pork tenderloin with mustard horseradish sauce & green beans. Really.
Here's another surprise for you. Every single one of us, including Bubba, declared the meal amazing. Not just good, amazing. So, I must say I'm glad I chose to partake, or I might have missed the amazingness.
Wanna make your own amazing dinner? Here it is in non-recipe format.
Pork Shoulder Roast with Mustard Horseradish Sauce
I got an organic pork roast from the butcher counter and asked him how he would prepare it. He said in the crock pot. I said I don't have that kind of time. He said in a dutch oven then. Ok.
Rub your pork with EVOO, granulated garlic, onion powder and S&P.
Place into your dutch oven & sear all sides.
Add a splash of apple cider vinegar and a little water. Quarter an apple and an onion & throw in. Cover and cook on medium low for about 2 hours (depending on the size)
After cooking, remove from pan & let rest.
Mustard Horseradish Sauce
While your meat is cooking, make your sauce so it has time to marry in the fridge.
In a bowl combine 1/2 cup mayo, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 T. prepared horseradish, 1/4 cup stone ground mustard, 1 T. Dijon mustard, a sprinkling of garlic powder and S&P. Mix well & refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Haricot Vert with Mushrooms & Tarragon
My haricot vert (green beans) come frozen from Trader Joe's. I love them the best. And honestly life's too short to be snapping fresh beans. Plus they're not in season.
In a large skillet, over med-high heat, saute 1 lb. mushrooms (your choice) in a little EVOO. Do not salt!
Let those cook up all nice & brown. Add 1 T. chopped shallots & soften. Add your frozen beans & cover. The ice should turn to water & gently steam them. When cooked thru, add 2 T. of butter & 1 1/2 T. dried tarragon, a sprinkling of garlic powder, & the zest of 1/2 lemon or a pinch of TrueLemon. Toss all together & cover. Prior to serving I added toasted pine nuts, but its not imperative. I just wanted a little crunch.
Shingled Potatoes
These easy to make potatoes are definitely impressive looking. Take your russet potato & peel only the top half. Then slice very thinly all across the potato to right above the peel on the bottom. Coat with EVOO & course salt & bake for about an hour. I brushed mine with melted butter & a little sea salt before serving.
The mustard horseradish sauce also pairs really well with beef. I've made it many times for prime rib & standing rib roast. I think it would also be delicious as a sandwich spread for roast beef sandwiches.
Let me know if you try this amazing meal. I hope you love it as much as we did!
These easy to make potatoes are definitely impressive looking. Take your russet potato & peel only the top half. Then slice very thinly all across the potato to right above the peel on the bottom. Coat with EVOO & course salt & bake for about an hour. I brushed mine with melted butter & a little sea salt before serving.
The mustard horseradish sauce also pairs really well with beef. I've made it many times for prime rib & standing rib roast. I think it would also be delicious as a sandwich spread for roast beef sandwiches.
Let me know if you try this amazing meal. I hope you love it as much as we did!
