Something we haven't had for a while is a recipe challenge!
And this/next week, given the distressing and depressing news about the cost of our utilities, I'm focussing on slow cooker recipes. I realised that I use the oven most days, which uses a lot of electricity, so I'm trying to use my slow cooker more often.
I have a loin of pork in the freezer, so this is my plan:
Loin of pork joint with a lemon, herb and garlic gravy
(Start by defrosting the pork, obviously!)
First, sear the pork skin to render a little of the fat, then transfer the meat + rendered fat into the slow cooker, on top of a bed of shallots and a couple of sliced lemons. I also have windfall apples, so I might add a few slices of apple too (not strictly that low carb, but this is a meal that will serve 4 or 5 of us, so over all won't be too bad).
Will season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and will also add a couple of sprigs of fresh rosemary and oregano, that I have growing in the garden, a few unpeeled cloves of garlic, and will add a small amount of water, to make a gravy.
Cook on low for around 8 hours I think. Might serve the juices just as they are (first removing the lemon slices), or might whizz them up in the blender.