Lunch: Southern California Pulled Pork Sandwich

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Avocados, Kimchi

Health and fertility benefits of Southern California Pulled Pork Sandwich

Avocados are anti-inflammatory in nature, as they contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to reduce inflammation within the body. Those seeking to sop up more oil-based nutrients will want eat avocado, as they help with their absorption. Vitamins A, D, E, and K all fall into this category, and with each also playing a role in reducing inflammation, ensuring that they get absorbed into your body efficiently will aid you in repairing the damage done by the excess insulin that flows through your veins. Besides beneficial bacteria, kimchi is also a great source of beta-carotene, calcium, iron and vitamins A, C, B1 and B2. Kimchi and is full of probiotics which balance our pH level and ward off yeast infections and UTIs.

Ingredients

3 pounds pork shoulder, cut into thirds
Salt and ground pepper
6 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup fish sauce
1 teaspoon dried Thai bird chiles, toasted
8 French bread-style buns
One 8-ounce jar kimchi
2 to 3 avocados, sliced

Instructions

Sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper. Sear the pork shoulder in a pan on medium-high heat. Combine the chicken stock, fish sauce and chiles in a stockpot. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add the pork, cover and braise until tender, 2 to 3 hours. Shred the pork and grill over medium-high heat. Add the pork to the buns. Top with kimchi and avocado slices.
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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