Slide Meals

3-day slide meal plan · Protein: pork shoulder

Days: 3
Protein: pork shoulder
Budget:

$$$–
Difficulty:

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Explore hearty comfort classics with pork shoulder, perfect for cozy dinners over three days.

Slide Chain

• Day 1: Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Vegetables

• Day 2: Pork and Cabbage Stew

• Day 3: Pork Mac and Cheese

• Combined Shopping List

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Day 1: Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Vegetables

Ingredients

Main

• 4 lbs pork shoulder

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 bulbs garlic, peeled

• 2 large onions, quartered

• 4 large carrots, chopped

• 2 lbs potatoes, chopped

• 2 cups chicken broth

• salt

• black pepper

• 3 bay leaves

• 1 bunch thyme

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).

2. Rub pork with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in a large roasting pan.

3. Add garlic, onions, carrots, and potatoes around the pork.

4. Pour chicken broth over vegetables, add bay leaves and thyme.

5. Cover and roast for 4-5 hours until pork is tender.

6. Reserve 1/3 of the pork and some vegetables for the next day.

Cook’s Notes:

A hearty dish that sets the foundation for the next meals.

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Day 2: Pork and Cabbage Stew

Ingredients

Main

• reserved pork and vegetables

• 1 head cabbage, chopped

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• salt

• black pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine reserved pork and vegetables with cabbage.

2. Add chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar.

3. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Simmer for 30 minutes until cabbage is tender.

5. Reserve 1 cup of stew for the next day.

Cook’s Notes:

A comforting stew that makes use of leftovers.

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Day 3: Pork Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

Main

• 1 cup reserved pork stew

• 1 lb dry pasta

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1/2 cup flour

• 2 cups milk

• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

• salt

• black pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.

2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth.

3. Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.

4. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.

5. Combine pasta with cheese sauce and reserved pork stew.

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook’s Notes:

A decadent finish to the slide meal plan.

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Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

• pork shoulder — 4 lbs

• olive oil — 1 cup

• garlic — 2 bulbs

• onions — 4 large

• carrots — 6 large

• potatoes — 4 lbs

• cabbage — 1 head

• chicken broth — 4 cups

• dijon mustard — 1/4 cup

• apple cider vinegar — 1/2 cup

• brown sugar — 1/4 cup

• salt — to taste

• black pepper — to taste

• bay leaves — 3

• thyme — 1 bunch

• butter — 1 cup

• flour — 1/2 cup

• milk — 2 cups

• cheddar cheese — 2 cups

• bread — 1 loaf

• dry pasta — 1 lb

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Final Notes

Enjoy these comforting meals using pork shoulder, perfect for cozy evenings.