Breastfeeding Friendly Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Pulled Pork
Sweet potatoes and slow-braised pulled pork are a naturally nourishing combination, and this recipe leans into every bit of that comfort. The pork shoulder is rubbed with turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before being seared and braised low and slow in bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos — building deep, savory flavor while keeping the ingredient list clean and wholesome. Bone broth brings a dose of collagen and minerals that make this especially supportive during the postpartum period, when your body is working hard to recover and produce milk. The sweet potatoes roast until caramelized and tender, giving you a natural source of complex carbohydrates and beta-carotene that nursing parents genuinely benefit from. Everything here is made from real, recognizable ingredients with no additives or preservatives to second-guess. Fresh cilantro and scallion greens finish each loaded potato with a bright pop that keeps the dish from feeling heavy. It's the kind of meal that feels indulgent but is quietly doing a lot of good work.
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4 servings
For the pulled pork
- 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 cup bone broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
For the sweet potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 oz each)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp sliced scallions, green tops only (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, and Ceylon cinnamon. Pat the pork shoulder chunks dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chunks in a single layer — work in two batches if needed to avoid crowding — and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned on at least two sides. Transfer the seared pork to a plate.
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