Pork Chops Scottadito Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Pork Chops Scottadito Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Inspired by the late Italian cookbook author Marcella Hazan, Smillie simply flattens bone-in chops, rubs them with a pungent paste, and grills them until crispy. Recipe adapted from Slow Fires. Copyright 2015 by Justin Smillie. Published by Clarkson Potte

Ingredients

2 (1-pound, 1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground green or black peppercorns
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Instructions

Place pork on a cutting board between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound meaty parts to 3/4-inch thickness. Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil and next 6 ingredients (through garlic); rub oil mixture over both sides of pork. Refrigerate, uncovered, 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place pork on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes, rotating 90 degrees every 2 minutes or until caramelized. Flip pork; grill 6 minutes, rotating to brown evenly. Place pork on a cutting board; let stand 5 minutes. Cut meat off bones; cut against the grain into slices. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lime juice.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pork Chops Scottadito Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pork Chops Scottadito Recipe | MyRecipes 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 4 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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