This Orange and Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Season pork with pepper and salt.
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Heat oil in large pot over high heat. Working in batches, cook pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return all cooked pork and accumulated juice to pot.
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Season pork with bay leaves, cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir in fresh orange juice, orange zest, and milk. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is fork tender but not falling apart, about 2 hours.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
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Remove pork from liquid. Skim some fat from the pot to grease a baking dish. Transfer the pieces of pork to the baking dish. Drizzle about 2 more tablespoons of the floating fat over the meat. Season with more salt, if needed.
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Bake in preheated oven until pork is browned, about 15 minutes. Stir pork.
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Turn on oven's broiler. Cook pork under broiler until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
Why this Orange and Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Orange and Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Orange and Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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