Kalua pork and cabbage is a popular dish in Hawaii. This one-pot meal can be pulled together in less than 30 minutes making it a great weekday meal. It’s also a perfect way to use Instant Pot Kalua Pork.
One-pot meal
You start by placing shredded cabbage, kalua pork, and drippings or broth in a pot to cook. Once you reach the desired doneness for the cabbage (some people like it very soft, others like it with a bit of crunch) then finish with some sesame oil and scallions. That’s it.
To serve
Kalua pork and cabbage is best served with a side of white rice. That’s it. Simple.
Leftovers are easily reheated in the microwave.
Enjoy!
Print
Kalua Pork and Cabbage
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This popular local Hawaii dish combines braised cabbage with smokey kalua pork for a deeply satisfying and comforting dish.
Ingredients
1 medium-size green cabbage (about 3 pounds)
2 cups kalua pork
2 cups kalua pork drippings or chicken broth
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
Cut the cabbage in half and remove the core. Cut into medium-wide shreds (about 1-inch wide).
Place the cabbage in a saucepan and top with kalua pork. Add the kalua pork drippings or chicken broth.
Bring to a boil, covered then turn the heat down to medium. Cook for 10-15 minutes until you reach the desired tenderness.
Stir in sesame oil and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 373
- Sugar: 7 g.
- Sodium: 327 mg.
- Fat: 25 g.
- Saturated Fat: 9 g.
- Carbohydrates: 13 g.
- Fiber: 6 g.
- Protein: 24 g.
- Cholesterol: 85 mg.
Keywords: kalua pork, cabbage
0 Comments