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Low-FODMAP Caribbean Herb-Braised Pork Shoulder
Tender pork shoulder simmers with oregano, thyme and softened zucchini until a savory herb pan sauce clings to every slice.
Fits Low-FODMAP, Celiac, AIP and 16 more diets
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Ingredients
- 225 g boneless pork shoulder, cut into two thick pieces
- ½ medium zucchini, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ cup water
- 0.45 tsp salt
Method
- Salt the pork, then brown both sides deeply in olive oil.

- Soften zucchini until tender and lightly golden.5 min timer

- Stir in garlic-infused oil, herbs, lemon zest, vinegar, and water.

- Return pork; cover and simmer gently until tender, turning once.25 min timer

- Uncover and reduce the herb sauce until thick and coating.5 min timer

- Slice pork thinly and spoon the hot herb sauce over it.

Why it works
- 65 and over: Tender sliced pork and soft zucchini make up this simple plate.
- IBS: Zucchini, garlic-infused oil and herbs flavor the sauce without onion or garlic.
- Milk allergy: Olive oil and water make the sauce, with no dairy.
- Soy allergy: The sauce uses olive oil, herbs and vinegar, with no soy ingredients.
- Wheat allergy: No flour, breading, grains or packaged sauces are used.
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