Braised Caraway Pork and Cabbage - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Braised Caraway Pork and Cabbage is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (about 4 pounds each)
2 tsp. caraway seeds
2 tsp. salt
2 slice bacon
1 medium head green cabbage
1 c. water
1 package wide egg noodles

Instructions

Pat pork dry with paper towels. Rub pork with caraway seeds, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; set aside.
In wide-bottomed 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven or deep 12-inch skillet (with oven-safe handle and lid, or with handle and lid wrapped in double thickness of foil for roasting in oven later), cook bacon over medium heat until browned. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
Preheat oven to 400 ° F. In drippings in Dutch oven, cook pork over medium-high heat until well browned on all sides. Meanwhile, remove tough outer leaves from cabbage. Cut cabbage into 8 wedges; remove and discard core.
Arrange cabbage around pork in Dutch oven. Return bacon to Dutch oven. Add water and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling. Cover Dutch oven and place in oven. Braise pork and cabbage 2 hours, stirring cabbage once halfway through cooking.`
About 30 minutes before pork is done, prepare noodles as label directs.
Transfer pork to cutting board. Cut pork into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve pork with noodles, cabbage, and pan juices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Braised Caraway Pork and Cabbage good for PCOS?

Yes, this Braised Caraway Pork and Cabbage 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 8 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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