Sabbath...and how it went bad

Sunday afternoon has  worked pretty well as Sabbath so far.  I work in the morning but then can call the rest of the day mine, most of the time.  This week I invited the kids over for dinner. I put a pork roast (It's a Christian Sabbath so the pork roast was fine I tell ya... fine!) in the crock pot, had steam-able bags of broccoli and an easy rice dish...  Thankfully "Sabbath" is NOT reliant on food.  The roast was boring, the Broccoli was frozen in the middle (even though I cooked it the recommended amount of time) and the rice was gummy....sigh.  It was seriously the worse meal I have prepared, maybe ever!  Luckily we ended the night with a rollicking game of  "Name 5", I did a little yoga and a devotion out of "Jesus is Calling."  I'm not sure that I'm doing anything so differently, except that in claiming that time as Sabbath, I am aware of slowing down, of reconnecting and filling my hours more purposefully.

A WAY BETTER Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Recipe:

Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

4 hours

Total time

4 hours 5 mins

Balsamic Pork Tenderloin that just melts in your mouth! This slow cooker balsamic pork tenderloin recipe is perfect for those busy weeknight supper or even special occasions!

Author: Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 2-3 pound boneless pork tenderloin
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

Instructions

1. Place pork tenderloin into the insert of your slow cooker. In a 2-cup measuring cup, mix together all remaining ingredients. Pour over pork and set the timer for your slow cooker. (4 hours on High or 6-8 hours on Low)
2. Once pork tenderloin has cooked, remove from slow cooker with tongs into a serving dish. Break apart lightly with two forks and then ladle about ¼ – ½ cup of gravy over pork tenderloin.
3. Store remaining gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for another use.