4 Christmas Recipe Ideas 2024

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thigh is leaner while pork belly is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: pureed tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Pureed tomatoes are fresher, while canned tomatoes are less expensive.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add pork ribs, browning on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and lemon juice, stirring to combine.

Add bay leaves, black pepper, and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until pork is tender.

Stir in tomato sauce and sugar, mixing well.

Add potatoes and carrots, cooking until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

In the last 5 minutes, add bell peppers and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

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