Spicy Pulled Pork Pushover - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Spicy Pulled Pork Pushover is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Keith_C I finally arrived at this recipe after trying several combinations of typical smoked pulled pork ingredients. I am quite pleased with how it turned out. It's spicy, sweet, and delicious, enjoy!

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons molasses
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons liquid hickory smoke flavoring
7 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle pepper
2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder (such as Keen's®)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 3/4 pounds pork shoulder roast

Instructions

Mix tomato paste, vinegar, onion flakes, yellow mustard, molasses, garlic, olive oil, and liquid smoke in a bowl to create a thick paste. Stir brown sugar, kosher salt, cumin, chipotle pepper, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper into tomato paste mixture.
Place pork shoulder into a slow cooker and add paste mixture.
Cook on High for 4 hours. Shred pork with 2 forks and remove bone. Reduce heat to Low and continue cooking for 1 to 2 more hours.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spicy Pulled Pork Pushover good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spicy Pulled Pork Pushover recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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