Epicurious Pork Ragù Over Creamy Polenta Recipe

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Pork Ragù Over Creamy Polenta Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 37%. At 859mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Pork Ragù Over Creamy Polenta Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 370 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 707
Total Fat: 46g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 142mg
Sodium: 859mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 36g
Calcium: 204mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 905mg Vitamin A: 119mcg
Vitamin C: 24mg Vitamin D: 3mcg

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 3 pieces
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • freshly
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup full-bodied red wine
  • 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups coarse polenta (not quickcooking)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (from about 2 ounces), plus more for serving
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Olive oil (for drizzling)

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)