Crispy Pork Lettuce Wraps With Spicy Cucumbers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Lunch

This Crispy Pork Lettuce Wraps With Spicy Cucumbers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Alison Roman Pork belly's back! Ask your butcher for a square piece: It'll make for even slices and a good fat-to-meat ratio.

Ingredients

1 (12-ounce) piece skin-on pork belly (about 4x3 1/2x1 1/4")
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided
4 chiles de árbol
2 star anise pods
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 Persian or kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 red chile (such as Fresno or jalapeño), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
3 tablespoons white miso
1 small head of lettuce (such as Little Gem or romaine hearts), torn
1/2 bunch mint
1/2 cup kimchi (optional)

Instructions

Diagonally score fat side of pork belly, cutting through fat but stopping at flesh and spacing about 1/4" apart. Season pork with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let sit at least 2 hours, or chill up to 2 days.
Preheat oven to 400 °F. Unwrap pork and place in the smallest baking dish you can. Add chiles de árbol, star anise, soy sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 1/4 cups water. Roast until most of fat has rendered, meat is tender, and top is browned and crisp, 2 –2 1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, toss cucumbers, scallions, red chile, and vinegar in a small bowl to combine. Mix gochujang and miso in another small bowl.
Transfer pork to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Pour off pan juices into a measuring glass. Skim fat from surface.
Slice pork into 1/2" slices, transfer to a platter, and pour pan juices over. Serve with lettuce for wrapping and cucumber salad, mint, kimchi (if using), and gochugang-miso mixture for topping.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Miso, Kimchi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crispy Pork Lettuce Wraps With Spicy Cucumbers good for PCOS?

Yes, this Crispy Pork Lettuce Wraps With Spicy Cucumbers 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 2 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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