Pork Loin with Red Wine Gravy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 3/4 oz dry brown gravy
- 2 lbs pork loin
- 1 stalk small celery
- 1/2 slice, thin onion
- 16 fl oz red wine
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Place pork in a 9x13" baking dish, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Top with onion and celery, and pour wine over all.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- When done baking, remove meat from baking dish and place on a serving platter.
- Pour gravy packet mix into baking dish with wine and cooking juices, and stir until thickened.
- Slice meat, and cover with gravy.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Pork Loin with Red Wine Gravy contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Pork Loin with Red Wine Gravy can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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