Southern California Pulled Pork Sandwich

This Southern California Pulled Pork Sandwich is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

3 pounds pork shoulder, cut into thirds
Salt and ground pepper
6 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup fish sauce
1 teaspoon dried Thai bird chiles, toasted
8 French bread-style buns
One 8-ounce jar kimchi
2 to 3 avocados, sliced

Instructions

Sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper. Sear the pork shoulder in a pan on medium-high heat. Combine the chicken stock, fish sauce and chiles in a stockpot. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add the pork, cover and braise until tender, 2 to 3 hours. Shred the pork and grill over medium-high heat. Add the pork to the buns. Top with kimchi and avocado slices.
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

Why this Southern California Pulled Pork Sandwich works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Southern California Pulled Pork Sandwich that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Besides beneficial bacteria, kimchi is also a great source of beta-carotene, calcium, iron and vitamins A, C, B1 and B2. Kimchi and is full of probiotics which balance our pH level and ward off yeast infections and UTIs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern California Pulled Pork Sandwich good for PCOS?

Yes, this Southern California Pulled Pork Sandwich 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?

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