Sweet Cabbage Pork Stew (Printable Version)

Tender pork and sweet cabbage merge in a flavorful, comforting stew with tomatoes and spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.1 pounds pork shoulder or pork stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium head green cabbage (about 1.75 pounds), cored and thickly sliced
03 - 1 large yellow onion, sliced

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
05 - 14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes or tomato passata

→ Seasonings

06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add pork pieces and brown on all sides for 5 to 7 minutes.
02 - Add sliced onion to the pot and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in sliced cabbage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to wilt.
04 - Pour in crushed tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper.
05 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender and cabbage softens and sweetens.
06 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For a touch of sweetness add 1 teaspoon of sugar or honey optional not counted in ingredient total
  • For a spicier version add a pinch of chili flakes
03 -
  • Use pork shoulder for tender juicy meat that melts in your mouth
  • Simmer slowly to fully develop flavors and tenderize pork
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