Honey-Roasted Ham or Turkey with Dried Cherry Relish - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup crème de cassis (black currant-flavored liqueur) or cherry-flavored brandy
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups dried tart cherries or dried Bing cherries or 1 cup of each (about 10 ounces total)
- 3/4 cup pecans, toasted, chopped (about 3 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
- 1 6- to 8-pound spiral-cut honey-roasted ham or one 12- to 14-pound honey-roasted turkey
- Small dinner rolls (optional)
Instructions
- Stir crème de cassis, 1/2 cup water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Add dried cherries. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until cherries are plump, about 5 minutes. Mix in pecans and orange peel. Season relish lightly with salt. Transfer to bowl. Cool. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Place ham or turkey on platter. Place bowl with cherry relish alongside. Serve with dinner rolls, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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