BUILD A HEALTHY MEAL: Diabetes-Friendly Recipes- Sweet & Sour Pork

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often less expensive and gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is a common pantry staple.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Canned pineapple is more affordable and convenient.

Heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Cut pork loin into one-inch cubes.

Add the pork to the skillet and brown on both sides.

Add apples, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet and sauté for three minutes.

Check that the vegetables are cooked and the apples are soft.

Add broth to the skillet and reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring until fruit and vegetables are softened enough to pierce with a spatula.

Add brown sugar, artificial sweetener, cider vinegar, cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper to the skillet.

Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sauce thickens to your liking.

Serve the sweet and sour pork with brown rice and a side of canned pineapple chunks topped with yogurt and granola.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary