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Pork Chops Yucatán-Style - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pork Chops Yucatán-Style
Servings: 4
Dinner

This Pork Chops Yucatán-Style is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Steven Raichlen, Francine Maroukian, and the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen The inspiration for this recipe comes from poc chuc, a grilled pork dish from Mexico's Yucatán region. Brining the pork chops prevents the meat from drying out on the grill.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 4 large bone-in rib pork chops
  • 1 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 1 1/4-inch disposable aluminum baking pan (to catch drips)
  • 2 cups wood chips, soaked in water 1 hour
  • 4 6 x 3 3/4 x 2-inch disposable mini aluminum loaf pans (for wood chips, if using gas grill)
  • 1 large white onion with skin, quartered through core with some core still attached to each piece
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro plus 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 small green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, sliced
  • 1 bunch red radishes, trimmed, sliced
  • Warm corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Stir water, kosher salt, bay leaves, allspice, and black peppercorns in medium bowl until salt dissolves for brine. Arrange pork chops in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Pour brine over. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, turning occasionally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Pork Chops Yucatán-Style recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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