Slow-Cooker Carolina-Style Pulled Pork - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Slow-Cooker Carolina-Style Pulled Pork is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Take your cue from the Carolinas with this easy slow-cooker spin on delicious, vinegary pulled pork shoulder.

Ingredients

2/3 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 to 4 lb boneless pork shoulder
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Spray 5-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder and 2 teaspoons salt with whisk. Pour into slow cooker. Add pork and turn to coat with sauce. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
Transfer pork to cutting board. Allow to cool slightly. Meanwhile, strain sauce through fine-mesh strainer. Discard solids. Pour 1 1/4 cups sauce into small bowl; stir in vinegar. Reserve remaining sauce for another use. When cool enough to handle, shred pork using two forks. Discard any remaining fat. Transfer pork back to slow cooker; pour sauce with vinegar over pork; toss to mix.

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 Slow-Cooker Carolina-Style Pulled Pork good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker Carolina-Style Pulled Pork 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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