Spiced Pork Potpie Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Spiced Pork Potpie Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (1-1/2 pounds), cubed
1/2 cup butter, divided
2 cups apple cider or juice
1 cup water
1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pitted dried plums, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 whole cloves
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (15 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained and cubed

Instructions

In a Dutch oven, cook pork in 2 tablespoons butter until no longer pink. Add the cider and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the fruit and seasoning; simmer 10 minutes longer.
Melt remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Slowly add to meat mixture. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Discard cloves. Stir in sweet potatoes. Pour into a greased 3-qt. baking dish.
For crust, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Combine the milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients until smooth. Spread over filling. Bake at 400 ° for 28-32 minutes or until crust is browned.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Cranberries.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Researche...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spiced Pork Potpie Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spiced Pork Potpie Recipe 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 6 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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