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Cochinita Pibil: Yucatán Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker

Quick Summary: Cochinita pibil is Yucatecan pulled pork marinated in achiote paste, orange juice, and spices, traditionally cooked underground in banana leaves. This slow cooker version delivers the same tangy, earthy flavor without digging a pit. Slow carb friendly when served without tortillas. Marinate overnight, cook 8 hours. Prep: 10 min | Marinate: overnight | …

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How to Make Refried Beans in an Instant Pot (From Dried Beans)

Quick Summary: Creamy refried beans made from dried pinto or black beans in an Instant Pot. The pressure cooker caramelizes the onions and spices while cooking the beans to smooth perfection. Much better than canned, and compliant with slow carb diets. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 1 hr 10 min | Serves: 6 Jump to: …

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No Cook Lemon Orange Spring Pie (Faux Meyer Lemon)

Quick Summary: A no-bake citrus filling in a pecan crust that mimics the flavor of expensive Meyer lemons. Combines lemon zest, orange zest, and marmalade for that distinctive lemon-orange taste. Low-carb friendly if you use sugar substitutes. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 15 min (crust only) | Chill: 4 hours | Serves: 9 Jump to: …

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How to Build a Low-Carb Cheese Board

Quick Summary: Cheese boards are naturally low-carb friendly since the stars, cheese and cured meats, contain almost no carbohydrates. The trick is choosing accompaniments that add flavor and texture without the sugar found in typical jams and candied nuts. Jump to: Slow Carb Ideas | Chutneys vs Jams | More Food Boards | How to …

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Easy French Bouillabaisse with Fennel and Orange Zest

Bouillabaisse is a hearty French seafood stew, similar to cioppino but further characterized by adding saffron and a fish stock/white wine base as the broth. Fennel and orange peels are also ingredients that are common to a French bouillabaisse and are included in the recipe below. This easy but elegant low-carb bouillabaisse is great for …

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How I Lost 30 Pounds on the Slow Carb Diet (And Kept It Off)

I started the Slow Carb Diet in 2013, lost 30 pounds in 21 weeks, and have maintained that weight ever since. It wasn’t dramatic or fast, averaging about a pound per week, but it was consistent. What made it sustainable for me was the cheat day. As someone who makes jam and syrup to sell …

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