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Grillades and Grits - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Grillades and Grits
Lunch

This Grillades and Grits is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
A flavorful dish with pork butt, tomato and buttery grits.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless Boston pork butt, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • Paula Deen House Seasoning
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus 1/4 cup
  • 4 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 4 tablespoons butter, plus 1/2 cup for grits
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth, or water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for grits
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (10 oz) can extra-spicy tomatoes
  • 2 to 4 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 cup quick cooking grits, not instant

Instructions

  1. Spray a cast iron Dutch oven with cooking spray.
  2. Season pork with the House Seasoning. Dust the pork with about 1/3 cup of flour and toss lightly. Heat bacon grease and 4 tablespoons butter. Brown meat in hot fat and remove to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Leaving fat in Dutch oven, saute bell pepper, onions, celery and garlic. Brown vegetables and remove to bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving a total of 3 tablespoons of fat to make your roux.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Grillades and Grits 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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