Cooking Thursday

 I'm sharing a few recipes with you today.  One can be a freezer recipe, the other is an old favorite!

Herbed Pork Tenderloin

2 Tablespoons paprika

 1/2 t cayenne pepper
1/4 t  black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 t minced onion
1/2 t salt
1 t oregano

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup orange juice

1 pork tenderloin - about 1 pound

Stir spices together and place 2 Tablespoons into a resealable freezer bag. (You can save remaining spice mix for another time)

Add orange juice and pork.  Allow to marinate for 1-8 hours.

Place ingredients in crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

To freeze for later use, place in freezer after putting all ingredients in freezer bag.  Thaw and cook as directed.

Redskin Mashed Potatoes

1 1/2 pounds new redskin potatoes

1 stick butter

4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

bacon bits - optional

Cut potatoes in half and boil until tender.  Drain water, and mash with skin on.  Stir in butter and cheese.  Enjoy!

These are the perfect side dish when you want mashed potatoes and won't have gravy, because they are so good on their own.