Sweet Cabbage with Pork meat
- Apr 20
- 4 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
This wonderful boiled cabbage with pork neck is a comforting dish that embodies the essence of home-cooked meals. Its straightforward preparation and hearty ingredients make it a staple in many households. With just a few simple steps and a couple of hours of cooking time, you can create a nourishing meal that will leave your family satisfied and happy. Enjoy this recipe as a delightful addition to your weekly meal rotation, and savor the rich flavors that come from such simple yet quality ingredients.
The ingredients required for this dish are quite humble yet remarkably flavorful. The pork neck, known for its rich taste and tender texture when cooked slowly, provides a savory depth to the dish. Coupled with the cabbage, which adds a subtle sweetness and a satisfying crunch, this meal is both hearty and wholesome. The versatility of this recipe allows for variations depending on personal preferences or seasonal availability, making it a perfect fit for any time of the year. You can enhance the dish with additional spices or herbs, such as bay leaves, thyme, or even a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for those who enjoy a bit of heat.
As you follow the recipe, you will find that the process is as enjoyable as the final product. Start by preparing your ingredients, washing and chopping the cabbage into manageable pieces, and cutting the pork neck into generous chunks. These preparations not only make the cooking process smoother but also fill the kitchen with enticing aromas that signal a delicious meal is on the way. Once everything is ready, you will simmer the pork neck gently, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over time. The cabbage is added later in the cooking process, ensuring it remains vibrant and retains its nutritional value while still absorbing the delicious flavors from the broth.
This dish can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth, or pair it with a side of mashed potatoes for a heartier meal. It's an excellent choice for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, and it often tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for leftovers. Enjoy this recipe as a delightful addition to your weekly meal rotation, and savor the rich flavors that come from such simple yet quality ingredients. By preparing this dish, you're not only nourishing your family but also creating lasting memories around the dinner table. Follow the recipe closely, and you will surely create a meal that is as comforting as it is delicious.
Ingredients: simple, total time: 2h 45 min., 6 - 8 servings
1 kg of cabbage/ 1 medium or 2 small young heads
1 large onion/ finely chopped
1 large carrot/ chopped or blended
600 g boneless pork neck
200 g of meaty bacon/ diced
1. 5 tsp salt and black pepper to taste
1. 35 liter of vegetable broth
150 ml of tomato juice
1 Tbsp spicy tomato paste/ or 1-2 tsp sugar
1 tsp red ground paprika/ optional
bay leaf as you like
chopped fresh parsley as you like
Preparation:
Preparation Ingredients:
Cut the cabbage in half, remove the central root part, and cut the rest into medium-large pieces. Finely chop the onion head.
Cut the meat into medium-sized pieces, the bacon as well.
Pour 1350 ml of water into a small saucepan and add the soup cube, wait for it to boil, then turn off the heat, set aside.
Preparation for Cabbage stew:
Fry the onion on a low moderate heat until soft, then add the carrot and fry it all for about 7-10 minutes. Remove all the ingredients from the pan with the help of a slotted spoon onto a plate.
Place the chopped bacon in the same pan with a little oil and fry until browned on all sides.
Place the fried bacon on a plate lined with a kitchen towel to absorb excess fat, set aside.
Discard the fat.
Arranging Ingredients:
Take a deep pot and arrange 1/3 of the cabbage, 1/2 of the meat, bacon, onion, carrot, 2/3 of the cabbage, the rest of the meat, bacon, onion carrot, then the rest of the cabbage in a large pot on a top. Press the ingredients together by hand.
Cooking:
Pour everything with 1.3 liter of broth ( or water) add 1 tsp of salt. Cover the pot and c
ook it on the strongest heat, when it boils, reduce it to medium heat and cook for about 1-2 hours, covered.
After 1 hour of cooking at the end, add 200 ml of tomato juice, a spoonful of tomato marmalade, add 1-2 tsp of sugar if not enough, and pepper to taste, cook another 30-40 minutes, until the meat is well tender. If you want, you can now add a little ground red pepper.
Stir occasionally during cooking and control and add spices as needed.
When the meat and vegetables are well softened, the dish is ready.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve warm.
Buon appetito!
NOTE:
In this recipe, I used meaty salted cabbage and two small young cabbages. I did not add red sweet ground pepper, but you can add it if you want.
Keep the rest of the food covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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