Pork and Broccoli Rabe Ciabatta Subs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Lunch

This Pork and Broccoli Rabe Ciabatta Subs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

One 5-pound pork shoulder, boned, skin-on
3 to 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, 2/3 palmful
1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, half a palmful
1 head (8 to 10 cloves) garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
1 small onion, peeled1 teaspoon baking soda, optional
EVOO, for liberal drizzling
2 bundles broccoli rabe, trimmed into 5- to 6-inch stalks
10 ciabatta rolls, 6 to 8 inches long

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
For the pork and broccoli rabe: Butterfly the pork, cut the meat across, but not all the way through, and open the shoulder up like a book. If the meat is a little uneven, then pound it out to even. Sprinkle the pork evenly across the surface with the rosemary, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, garlic and some salt and pepper. Grate the onion over the meat with the large side of a box grater or with a wide tooth fine grater and spread it around the meat. Roll and tie the pork with kitchen string to secure. If using, rub the skin with the baking soda for extra crispy skin. Drizzle or spray with a little oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast the pork on the center rack, covered with foil, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 2 1/2 hours. Remove the foil and broil to crisp the skin, 15 to 20 minutes. Let the pork rest before slicing.
Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a deep skillet. Salt the water, then add the rabe and boil to cook out the bitterness, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain.
For the gremolta: Place the lemon zest on a cutting board and pile the parsley, garlic and chiles on top. Finely chop them all together to combine them. Cut the zested lemon into 10 wedges.
Toast the split ciabatta and drizzle with EVOO. Arrange 3 to 4 thin slices of pork in sandwich and douse with a squirt of lemon juice, top with gremolata and rabe and set tops in place.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pork and Broccoli Rabe Ciabatta Subs good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pork and Broccoli Rabe Ciabatta Subs 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 10 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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