Pork Rib Roast with Fig and Pistachio Stuffing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pork Rib Roast with Fig and Pistachio Stuffing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 6 (5-inch-long) fresh rosemary sprigs
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 6 cups cold water, divided
- 2 3-pound center-cut bone-in pork rib roasts (about 5 bones each)
- Fig and Pistachio Stuffing
Instructions
- Stir first 6 ingredients and 4 cups water in large saucepan over medium heat until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and add remaining 2 cups cold water. Cool brine to room temperature.
- Place 1 pork rib roast in each of 2 large resealable plastic bags. Divide brine and seasoning equally between bags. Chill 12 to 16 hours.
- Remove pork from brine. Rinse; pat dry with paper towels. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 325 °F. Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 1 pork roast, fat side down, in skillet and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer roast to rimmed baking sheet, fat side up. Repeat with second pork roast. Arrange roasts with ribs meeting in center of sheet.
- Roast until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145 °F, about 1 1/2 hours. Let rest 15 minutes.
- Carve 6 chops from roast. Serve with Fig and Pistachio Stuffing .
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pork Rib Roast with Fig and Pistachio Stuffing 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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