Slow-Cooker Tamale Pork Shoulder

This Slow-Cooker Tamale Pork Shoulder is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Inspired by pork tamales, this pork shoulder and cheesy corn muffin combo is a weeknight dinner winner!

Ingredients

Servings 8

1 1/2 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
1 bag (12 oz) frozen chopped onions
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
2 boxes (8 1/2 oz each) corn muffin mix
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Instructions

Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix pork, onions and seasoned salt in slow cooker. Toss to coat. Spread a single layer of pork mixture in bottom of cooker, then stack pork up around side of cooker.
In medium bowl, beat eggs and milk with whisk. Stir in corn muffin mixes, then cheese. Pour mixture in a mound over center of pork mixture, leaving 2-inch border around edge of cooker. The pork around the side will prevent corn muffin edges from burning.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until edges of corn muffin mixture are browned but not burned.

Why this Slow-Cooker Tamale Pork Shoulder works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Slow-Cooker Tamale Pork Shoulder 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

Is Slow-Cooker Tamale Pork Shoulder good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker Tamale Pork Shoulder 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.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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