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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.

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Caribbean Herb-Braised Pork Shoulder
45 mintotal
1servings
10ingredients

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

  1. Salt the pork, then brown both sides deeply in olive oil.
    Caribbean Herb-Braised Pork Shoulder, step 1
  2. Soften zucchini until tender and lightly golden.5 min timer
    Caribbean Herb-Braised Pork Shoulder, step 2
  3. Stir in garlic-infused oil, herbs, lemon zest, vinegar, and water.
    Caribbean Herb-Braised Pork Shoulder, step 3
  4. Return pork; cover and simmer gently until tender, turning once.25 min timer
    Caribbean Herb-Braised Pork Shoulder, step 4
  5. Uncover and reduce the herb sauce until thick and coating.5 min timer
    Caribbean Herb-Braised Pork Shoulder, step 5
  6. Slice pork thinly and spoon the hot herb sauce over it.
    Caribbean Herb-Braised Pork Shoulder, step 6

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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