We are well into the holiday season, which means all of us are probably anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds heavier than we were 2 weeks ago. It’s okay, though. The holidays are about spending time with our loved ones and stuffing our faces every chance we get.

In honor of this festive and food-filled time of year, I’m kicking this week off with an ode to a cut of protein I grew up eating every Christmas as a child. It is one of the most versatile pieces of meat I’ve ever had the pleasure of devouring. It is the pork shoulder. And today, I share with you a recipe that will make you forget you’re eating a meal that is low in carbs.

My Seared Pork Shoulder Chops with Poblano Ratatouille more than satisfies the craving I get for the fried pork chops I ate as a kid. This…