Shredded Honey Chipotle Pork

This slow-cooked chipotle pork is a comfort food win and a menstrual phase MVP. During your period, your body needs warmth, iron-rich protein, and mineral-dense foods to replenish lost nutrients and support recovery. Pork shoulder offers heme iron and zinc—essential for rebuilding and supporting energy—while garlic, lime, and chipotle bring circulation-boosting, anti-inflammatory benefits to soothe cramps and aid digestion. The addition of apple cider vinegar and coconut aminos supports gentle detoxification, while raw honey and slow cooking offer natural grounding and sweetness during a time your body craves comfort and balance. It’s cozy, hormone-friendly, and perfect over a warm power bowl or nestled in a (Siete almond flour) tortilla.

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 (3- to 4-pound) pork shoulder, or 3–4 pounds (boneless)

• 5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

• 2 tbsp coconut aminos

• 2 tbsp raw honey

• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, canned

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 2 tbsp lime juice

• Mineral salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

• ½ cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

• Generously season the pork or chicken with salt and pepper on all sides.

• In your slow cooker, combine the garlic, water, vinegar, coconut aminos, honey, chipotle peppers, onion powder, and chili powder. Stir well. Nestle the meat into the mixture, coating it fully.

• Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.

• Carefully remove the meat to a plate and shred with two forks. Break up the chipotle peppers if left in.

• Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and simmer for 1 more hour, uncovered if you'd like the sauce to reduce and thicken.

• Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust with more coconut aminos or lime juice as needed.

• Serve with a slotted spoon if using for tacos, bowls, or wraps.

RECIPE NOTES/TIPS

•  This pork freezes beautifully! Portion into glass containers or bags for quick protein during your next cycle.
  
  

• Pair with roasted sweet potatoes, brown rice, or cauliflower rice during menstrual and luteal phases. Add avocado or sautéed greens for extra hormone support.
  
  

• For less heat, use just one chipotle pepper, or scrape out the seeds before blending for a milder version.
  
  

• For more iron, serve alongside sautéed spinach, lentils, or a warm beet salad.
  
  

• Don’t skip the final splash of lime—it lifts the entire dish and supports mineral absorption.