Slide Meals

5-day slide meal plan · Protein: pork shoulder

Days: 5
Protein: pork shoulder
Budget:

$$$–
Difficulty:

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Embark on a flavorful journey with Thai home-style cooking using pork shoulder. Key flavors include lime, fish sauce, garlic, and chili for a high-protein, lower-carb twist.

Slide Chain

• Day 1: Thai Lime and Garlic Pork

• Day 2: Pork Coconut Curry

• Day 3: Spicy Thai Pork Salad

• Day 4: Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry

• Day 5: Pork and Lemongrass Soup

• Combined Shopping List

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Day 1: Thai Lime and Garlic Pork

Ingredients

Main

• 3 lbs pork shoulder

• 5 limes

• 10 cloves garlic

• 4 red chili

• 1/4 cup fish sauce

Directions

1. Marinate pork with lime juice, minced garlic, chopped chili, and fish sauce for 2 hours.

2. Roast in oven at 375°F for 1.5 hours or until cooked through. Reserve 1/3 for tomorrow.

Cook’s Notes:

Reserve some cooked pork for the next meal.

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Day 2: Pork Coconut Curry

Ingredients

Main

• reserved pork

• 1 can coconut milk

• 1 tbsp curry paste

• 1 bell pepper

• 1 carrot

Directions

1. Simmer coconut milk, curry paste, sliced bell pepper, and carrot for 15 minutes.

2. Add reserved pork and cook for another 10 minutes.

3. Serve with steamed rice noodles.

Cook’s Notes:

Aromatic and rich, this curry is perfect for dinner.

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Day 3: Spicy Thai Pork Salad

Ingredients

Salad

• reserved pork

• 1 cucumber

• 1/2 cabbage

• 2 scallions

• 1/4 cup peanuts

• 1 lime

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

Directions

1. Mix sliced cucumber, shredded cabbage, and chopped scallions in a bowl.

2. Add reserved pork and toss with lime juice and soy sauce.

3. Top with crushed peanuts before serving.

Cook’s Notes:

A refreshing salad with a spicy kick.

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Day 4: Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry

Ingredients

Stir-Fry

• reserved pork

• 1 bunch basil

• 2 tbsp peanut oil

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

Directions

1. Heat peanut oil in a pan and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

2. Add reserved pork and soy sauce, stir-frying for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in basil leaves until wilted and serve hot.

Cook’s Notes:

Quickly cooked for a flavorful dish.

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Day 5: Pork and Lemongrass Soup

Ingredients

Soup

• reserved pork

• 2 stalks lemongrass

• 2 cups coconut milk

• 1 lime

• 1 red chili

Directions

1. Bruise lemongrass and add to simmering coconut milk with sliced chili.

2. Add reserved pork and lime juice, simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Serve hot with a garnish of basil or cilantro.

Cook’s Notes:

A soothing end to the week’s meals.

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Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

• pork shoulder — 5 lbs

• lime — 10

• fish sauce — 1 cup

• garlic — 20 cloves

• red chili — 8

• coconut milk — 3 cans

• basil — 2 bunches

• cabbage — 1 head

• carrot — 4

• rice noodles — 1 lb

• peanuts — 1 cup

• scallions — 2 bunches

• ginger — 3 inches

• soy sauce — 1/2 cup

• honey — 1/4 cup

• lemongrass — 4 stalks

• cucumber — 2

• bell pepper — 3

• cilantro — 1 bunch

• peanut oil — 1 cup

• brown sugar — 1/4 cup

• mint — 1 bunch

• coriander powder — 2 tbsp

• turmeric — 2 tsp

• curry paste — 1 jar

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Final Notes

Explore the bold flavors of Thailand with this pork shoulder meal plan, perfect for those craving spice and comfort in equal measure.