Italian Braised Pork with Polenta Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Italian Braised Pork with Polenta Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Jackie Plant When ready to serve, just whip up a fresh batch of polenta. Pack any leftover pork in an airtight container and pop into the freezer for a quick and flavorful supper down the road.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (1 1/2-pound) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 cups vertically sliced onion
1 cup sliced yellow bell pepper
10 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups water
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
3/4 cup instant polenta
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add pork to pan; cook 10 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Transfer mixture to slow cooker. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, tomatoes, rosemary, and thyme. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 1/2 hours. Add vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes; turn off heat. Shred pork with 2 forks.
Combine 2 cups water and milk in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; add polenta, stirring with a whisk. Cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve pork over polenta in shallow bowls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Italian Braised Pork with Polenta Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Italian Braised Pork with Polenta 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.

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