This Pulled Pork Sandwich is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Fill 6-quart saucepot with 1 inch water and add steamer insert. Cover; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to medium. In small bowl, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, dry mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Rub spices all over pork. Place pork in steamer; cover and steam 18 to 20 minutes or until pork is 145 degrees F in center, turning over once. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, toss cabbage mix with 2 tablespoons vinegar, chives, 1 tablespoon mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; set aside. Transfer pork to plate. Discard water in pot; remove steamer. When cool enough to handle, shred pork into bite-size pieces. Return pork to saucepot. Stir in barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon water, and remaining 2 teaspoons mustard and 1 teaspoon vinegar. Cook on medium until hot, stirring frequently. Divide pork and slaw among buns. Serve each sandwich with: corn on the cob (60 calories) with smoky butter made from 2 teaspoons light butter (35 calories) and a pinch of smoked paprika. Nutritional Information (per serving):Calories 300; Total Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 1. 5g; Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 690mg; Total Carbohydrate 33g; Dietary Fiber 5g; Protein 27g
Why this Pulled Pork Sandwich works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Pulled Pork Sandwich that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pulled Pork Sandwich recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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