Low-Glycemic Korean Pork with Prebiotic Vegetables

⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Low-Glycemic Korean Pork with Prebiotic Vegetables

Nutrition Facts

Calories
380
Protein
32g
Carbs
15g
Fiber
6g

Health Benefits

Gut Health8/10
Anti-Inflammatory9/10
Blood Sugar Control9/10

Ingredients

  • •- 1 lb pasture-raised pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
  • •- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (lower glycemic alternative to soy sauce)
  • •- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • •- 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 1.5 tablespoons)
  • •- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
  • •- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • •- 1 medium Korean pear, grated (fiber-rich sweetener)
  • •- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • •- 2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms (prebiotic-rich)
  • •- 1 cup sliced scallions
  • •- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (gut-healthy fermented option)
  • •- 1 tablespoon erythritol (optional, for balanced sweetness)

Instructions

  1. 11. Combine coconut aminos, grated pear, gochugaru, minced garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and apple cider vinegar in a large bowl
  2. 22. Add sliced pork, coat thoroughly, and marinate 30 minutes to 4 hours
  3. 33. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  4. 44. Add shiitake mushrooms, cook until golden, about 5 minutes
  5. 55. Add marinated pork with sauce, cook until pork is just done, about 5-7 minutes
  6. 66. Stir in scallions during the last minute of cooking
  7. 77. Taste and adjust seasoning with erythritol if needed

Smart Substitutions

Brown sugar→Korean pear + erythritol

Natural fiber-bound sugars plus zero-glycemic sweetener reduces insulin impact

💡 75% lower
Soy sauce→Coconut aminos

Reduces sodium, adds amino acids, eliminates soy-related inflammation

💡 30% lower
Vegetable oil→Avocado oil

Higher in omega-3s, more stable at high heat, reduces inflammation

💡 No spike