Babyback ginger stir fry

I wish it could be yesterday again today, so I could eat this all over again.

It started with this package of boneless baby back ribs. I spent too much time and energy trying to decide how to cook them and after realizing it wasn't going to be a lot of meat per person, a stir fry might be perfect. I threw the meat in my Instant Pot with a cup of water, about 1/4 cup of the marinade/sauce Ill share in a minute, and a bit of butter. Cooked for 10 mins on manual high and natural release, wasn't happy with how tender they were so I ended up turning on the slow cook option after that and just letting them simmer for about an hour. Finally perfect! Once done, I chopped and shredded the meat up and put it aside for dinner.

This is the marinade/sauce I tried. It's apple cider vinegar based, sugar free, gluten free and you know what else it is? DELICIOUS! I used it both in the meat pressure cooking stage AND as my stir fry sauce of choice. 

I know you're probably wondering, do I need this in my life? The answer is yes, yes you do. 

By now you all know I am 1. dedicated 2. obsessive 3. passionate 4. stubborn but also 5. LAZY. So of course I find a bag stir fry veggie mix to make my life easier. I saw this and it looked perfect! Brussel sprouts, kale, broccoli, snow peas and carrots. I cook for myself but also for my non-keto spouse and child, I know they like orange sauce so I got this, separated out 1.5C for me and picked out the carrots. The orange sauce comes in a separate package so I was easily able to avoid it. 

http://www.taylorfarms.com/products/stir-fry-kits/orange/#product-view

I weighed out 3 oz of the pork and stir fried it with 1.5 C of the mix, a generous splashing of the sauce, some red pepper flakes to add some fire. (The family got theirs in another pan with the orange sauce.)

Once done I topped with 1 oz of chopped macadamia nuts.

It was a flavor sensation. A party in my mouth. A peek into heaven. All that and it was perfectly keto!

I also had avocado, bacon, and sour cream for lunch yesterday. Yeah that OMAD thing? Not working on a daily basis. I think I'll be one of those every few days people. I also had some red wine, and of course coffee with heavy cream several times during the day. 

The scale is so slow this week. Down .2 Yawn. I have to remind myself 1-2 lbs a week is healthy and optimal for long term success. And hey I'm wearing a maxi dress I always refused to wear before because I looked pregnant in it so my body is changing.

Keto'ing on.