Pecan Christmas Toffee

Pecan Christmas Toffee 

Ingredients:

• 54 Ritz Crackers
• 1 C. butter
• 1 C. dark brown sugar
• 2 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 C. chopped pecans
• Sprinkles or any other colorful topping

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 
2. Line an 11x17 pan with foil and grease the foil well. 
3. Line with crackers. In a medium saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar and stir to mix. 
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat and let come to a rolling boil for 3 minutes. Once the mixture comes to a boil, DO NOT STIR. (Your toffee should reach 270-290 degrees if using a candy thermometer) 
5. Pour brown sugar mixture over the crackers. 
6. Bake 4 minutes. Turn the oven off. 
7. Remove from the oven and wait 1 minute. 
8. Pour chocolate chips over the top and let sit 4 minutes or until chocolate is soft (or place 1 minute in the warm oven). 
9. Spread chocolate evenly and sprinkle pecans and any other toppings on top.
10. Cool on the counter slightly and then place into the fridge to cool completely. 
11. Break into pieces.

Source: https://www.spendwithpennies.com/pecan-christmas-crack-ritz-cracker-toffee/

Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs pork tenderloin 
• 1½ tsp. salt 
• ¾ tsp. pepper 
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• 2 tsp. sage 
• 1/4 C. olive oil

Balsamic Glaze

• 1¼ C. dark brown sugar 
• 2 Tbls. cornstarch, 1 tsp. cornstarch 
• ½ C. balsamic vinegar 
• 1 C.  water 
• 4 Tbls soy sauce

Directions:

1. In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, garlic, and sage to make a paste. 
2. Rub this mixture all over the tenderloin. 
3. In a very large skillet, heat ¼ C. olive oil to medium high heat and place the tenderloin in the skillet. 
4. Brown each side for 2 minutes. 
5. Spray the bottom and sides of the slow cooker with vegetable spray and place tenderloin inside. 
6. Cook tenderloin on high for four hours. 
7. One hour before the tenderloin is done start making the glaze.
8. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar, water and soy sauce. 
9. Heat over medium heat for about 4 minutes until sauce thickens. 
10. When the tenderloin is cooked, remove from heat and place on a serving platter. 
11. Slice tenderloin in your desired thickness.
12. Spoon the glaze over the top. 

Source: https://www.chef-in-training.com/slow-cooker-balsamic-glazed-pork-tenderloin/