Pork and Cabbage Skillet
Pork and Cabbage Skillet is a comforting one-pan dish that marries savory pork with tender cabbage, creating a delicious meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Perfect for chilly evenings, this quick recipe brings warmth and flavor to your table, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless pork chops (or ground pork)
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Cut pork into bite-sized pieces if using chops.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook pork until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side for chops; break apart if using ground pork.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in chopped cabbage, soy sauce, and black pepper; cook until cabbage wilts, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve warm with additional soy sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute pork with chicken or turkey for a lighter option. Add bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch and nutrition. Adjust seasoning according to taste throughout the cooking process.