Basil and Pork probably don’t sound like they go together, but Thai Basil Pork will convince you that pork and basil do go together. This slow cooker recipe is packed with flavor and heat. This Thai inspired dish is an excellent protein to recover from those long workouts or simply just keep within your diet during those stressful days.

If you didn’t know I am a Thai food fanatic. I love that Thai food is spicy, it has a lot of vegetables and easily fits into my meal prep plan. This Thai Basil Pork is not an exact Paleo or Keto version of a Thai dish, but it is a pork that has all those delicious flavors that Thai cuisine brings to the world. If you really like Thai food, I recommend checking out my versions of Thai Curry and Cashew Chicken!

Slow cookers are awesome they help you save time, but they also help you unleash all the flavors and nutrients. This recipe is made with ginger and garlic. Both ingredients have been shown to have several health benefits. Garlic has been studied to show that it has components that help the cardiovascular system, it is antimicrobial and antifungal. Ginger, on the other hand, is packed with components that are antioxidative as well as anti-inflammatory. This makes ginger an excellent food to consume to help prevent chronic illness.

This Thai Basil Pork is loaded with a ton of protein as well as healthy fats. The macros for one 4oz serving of this recipe is the following:

Calories: 190

Fat: 10

Carbs: 2

Protein: 24

Now, you can either use fresh basil leaves for this recipe. Those can be quite pricey and will not last very long in the fridge. I actually used a basil paste, this paste has a great flavor and lasts forever in the fridge. About shelf life, Thai Basil Pork can last up to 4 days in the fridge. Enjoy with some bok choy or your choice of fresh vegetables.





Basil Pork (Paleo, Keto) Ingredients 2 lb of pork roast

1 cup of bone broth

3 tbsp of fish sauce

5-7 basil leaves

Or 1 tbsp of basil paste

1-inch cube of fresh ginger

Or 1 tbsp of ground ginger

4 garlic cloves

1 tbsp of raw honey

1 tbsp of sriracha or chili paste

Salt and pepper to taste Directions Chop garlic into small cubes

Place roast inside slow cooker or crockpot

Pour the rest of the ingredients inside with roast.

Cook on low for about 8 hours or on high for at least 4 hours.

Enjoy with a side of cauliflower rice and Ginger Bok Choy!

As Always, Stay Real!