This post is sponsored by Smithfield. All comments and opinions are my own.
Life is super hectic right now. Back to school for us also means back to tutor, back to football and back to swimming! My boys’ extracurricular activities keep them busy AND keep me in constant motion. I feel like I am always running all over town either dropping one kid off or picking another one up.
We have at least one activity every single weeknight after school…sometimes more! That means planning is absolutely necessary to make sure I can get the boys where they need to be and still have a tasty meal prepared each night!
Luckily I have a few tricks up my sleeve that help me put together amazing meals that taste great and are easy to prepare. I look to Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork products to help me put together dinner in a flash.
I can pick up any of the tasty products have a meal on the table in 30 minutes or less. That’s a necessity with my hectic schedule. Of course I try to make the most of my time in the kitchen and love when I can cook once but eat twice!
Yep, I am always looking for ways to save time AND money and with very little effort and a package of Smithfield® Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas, I can create two amazing meals FAST! With my slow cooker and a few ingredients I can whip up a couple of Easy Barbecue Pork Pizzas on one night and the following night the rest of the meat will become Easy Baked Carnitas Empanadas! Real Fresh, Real Flavor, Real Fast…Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork helps me serve up meals that my family loves that won’t keep me in the kitchen all night. That’s what I call a win/win!
Publix carries six Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork items:
- Garlic & Herb Pork Sirloin
- Roasted Garlic & Cracked Black Peppercorn Pork Tenderloin
- Steakhouse Mushroom Pork Loin Filet
- Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas
- Garlic & Herb Pork Chops
- Hickory Smoked Brown Sugar Pork Chops
With Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork the prep work is done. Within about 30 minutes or less, you can make a delicious meal any night of the week. Their flavorful marinated fresh pork varieties can be grilled, roasted, sautéed or slow-cooked.
The meat is already marinated making it a busy mom’s dream come true. You don’t need a ton of extra spices, mixes or ingredients to serve up a tasty meal–the meat is ready to go right from the package. The convenience makes these a perfect choice for a busy weeknight.
Right now you can save on your Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork at Publix. Simply load the Ibotta offer and get $1 cash back. Why not pick up a Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas and try my pizza recipe. Stay tuned as I’ll be sharing the empanadas recipe in just a couple of days!
- Smithfield® Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can of refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- fresh cilantro,
- red onion, thinly sliced
- Place the Smithfield® Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas in a 2 – 4 quart slow cooker and add the water. Stir to break up the meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 – 8 hours (high 4 – 5).
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of cooking liquid and shred the meat.
- Divide the meat in half, only one portion will be used for the pizza. [i]The other half can be used for another recipe such as my Easy Baked Carnitas Empanadas.[/i]
- Preheat oven to 425ºF
- Unroll the pizza dough and cut in half lengthwise.
- Place each piece on a paper lined baking sheet and roll or stretch the dough to fit the pan.
- Spread 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce over each dough sheet.
- Evenly top with shredded pork, cheese and thinly sliced onion.
- Bake in 450º F oven for 12 – 16 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Top with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.
Plus…you could be a big winner in the Smithfield Real Flavor Real Fast contest! Through 8/31, consumers can submit their tip for getting dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less using Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork for a chance to win a trip to Wine Country (or other great prizes). Once the entry deadline of 8/31 has passed, consumers can vote on their favorite tip for a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card.
Prepare as much as you can, in advance and use an air fryer to cook a delicious, juicy meal.
Smithfield was bought out by a Chinese company, and the factory/farm conditions are said to be deplorable.
Yes, Smithfield was bought by a China Consortium – and no Smithfield factory(s) and farm(s) are not deplorable in the least. These farms are still owned and operated by the same farmers in the case of the independents and in the case of the corporate farms they are still managed by Americans as are the factories. Why mess up a good thing and waste the purchase of a fine well working machine like the Smithfield Enterprizes.