Pork and Cabbage Skillet
Pork and Cabbage Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that blends savory pork with crunchy cabbage and vibrant vegetables, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its stunning presentation and adaptable flavors, you’ll find yourself reaching for this crowd-pleaser time and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork shoulder or loin, diced
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the pork into bite-sized pieces and shredding the cabbage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in shredded cabbage and sliced carrots; cook until cabbage wilts (about 5 minutes).
- Drizzle with soy sauce and vinegar; season with black pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Cover the skillet; cook on low heat for another 5 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For a lighter dish, substitute pork with chicken or firm tofu. - Enhance flavors by marinating the pork beforehand or adding spices like smoked paprika. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.