Make Stuffed Iowa Pork Loin With Us!

February 16, 2024 at 8:09 am (Family Stuff) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

We got a new grill and have been trying out all kinds of new recipes and brushing up old favorites around here!

Let me tell you, Pit Boss is the ultimate grill, and we are in love!

We got the Sportsman 1230 Wood Pellet Gas Grill combo. This beauty can smoke, bake, braise, roast, grill, barbecue, char-grill and sear, all in one machine!

So, on to one of our favorite family recipes!

Stuffed Iowa Pork Loin
Ingredients

Vegetables
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 small onion (or half of a large onion – chopped in small pieces)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 mushrooms (baby portobello – chopped small)
• 2 cups baby spinach (chopped medium/small)

Pork and layering the filling
• 3.25 pounds pork loin (blot dry with paper towels)
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup crumbled bacon or bits
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 large apple (chopped small)
• Meat seasoning or rub (we use Rufus Teague)

Instructions
• As you cook the onion, use that time to chop the other vegetables to save time.

• Heat a large sauté pan on medium heat, add olive oil, then add chopped onion and sauté for 7 minutes or until translucent. Stirring occasionally.

• Add salt, pepper, crushed garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute.

• Add mushrooms, stir and cook for 2 minutes.

• Add chopped spinach, stir and cook for 1 minute or until the spinach wilts. Set aside.

• Preheat smoker to 250 degrees.

• Butterfly the meat

• Spread the mustard evenly on the pork.

• Sprinkle on the shredded cheese, bacon and apple chunks.

• Spread on the vegetable mixture.

• Refold pork and sprinkle with grill seasoning or rub.

• Place the pork on the grill, add the meat thermometer, and smoke for roughly 3 hours or until inside temp reaches 145 degrees.

Viola!

We love ours with grilled sweat potato wedges!

Let me know what you think of the recipe!

And if you have any questions on the grill, ask away!

XO,

Jess

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Kids Gift Idea and Black Friday Deals

November 16, 2021 at 8:20 am (Mom Stuff) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

Christmas is fast approaching! But I’ve got an awesome gift idea for your littles!

A balance bike!

Barrett fell in love with the balance bike from Coco Village! He rides it everywhere!

It really is a great skill to build for kids too. Even big brother (8) can ride this one! Barrett is 3 and it took some prefecting. They also have a 3 wheeled version!

Plus, if you subscribe to the VIP list here, you will receive an email on NOVEMBER 23rd giving you special early access to all their Black Friday deals!!

Coco Village is our favorite stop for gorgeous and fun kids toys. Check them all out!

Here are a few more of their adorable kids items too!

Hope your kiddos will love these ideas!

XX,

Jess

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Guest/Playroom Update

August 11, 2021 at 9:33 am (Home Changes and Additions, Uncategorized) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

We finally have an official guest space in this guest/playroom!!

What is the best way to keep the space usable for playing while also functional for housing guests?! A sleeper sofa, of course!

We found just the one at Slumberland Furniture too!

This one is not only comfy and gorgeous, but is the perfect color to be stylish and playful, and has a hidden bed!! Win!

Plus, Slumberland is having a big Anniverary event right now with a HUGE Travel Giveaway!! When you spend $1000, get 10% off Slumberland Low Prices + 2 complimentary Hotel Nights. When you spend $2000, get 15% off Slumberland Low Prices + 3 complimentary Hotel Nights. And when you spend $3000+, get 20% off Slumberland Low Prices + 4 complimentary Hotel Nights!! Check them out for details!

So what do you think of the room progress?!

XX,

Jess

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Another Garage Sale Day

May 19, 2009 at 2:44 pm (Inspiration, Tid Bits) (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , )

Saturday was another small neighboring town’s garage sale day.  I made a quick pass through town in between graduation parties and picking up the puppies from the vet (aw).  I think I made out pretty well for a few dollars! Check out the finds:

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For a couple of dollars each I got these adorable red vintage Pyrex dishes.  I love any red cookware, especially Pyrex.  They are so versatile, most of all the ones with the lids!  The other metal dish is an Italian hot pan.  I thought it was not only pretty but would also come in handy for fajita night!

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I know the picture is a bit fuzzy, but I just loved this vintage wooden shoe mold.  I couldn’t resist its funkiness.

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