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Well, let me tell you about this here Kalua pork and cabbage dish that’s mighty fine when you make it in a crock pot. Now, I ain’t no fancy chef, but this recipe is simple enough for anyone. You don’t need much fuss, just a few good ingredients and some patience, just like waiting for them tomatoes to ripen in the garden.
What You Need:
- 3 to 4 pounds of pork shoulder
- 1 head of cabbage, chopped up real nice
- 2 tablespoons of salt
- 1 tablespoon of liquid smoke (this stuff gives it that smoky flavor)
- 1 onion, chopped
- Garlic, a few cloves minced
- Black pepper to taste
How to Make It:
First off, you wanna get your pork shoulder ready. You can brown it if you feel like it, but I tell ya, it’s not necessary. Just rub that salt all over it good, and sprinkle some black pepper on there too. If you don’t wanna bother with browning, that’s just fine, it’ll still taste good, trust me!
Now, chop up that onion and garlic. You can use a knife, or if you got one of them fancy choppers, go ahead! Throw those onions and garlic right into the bottom of the crock pot. Then, lay your pork shoulder on top of that. Don’t forget the liquid smoke! Drizzle that over the pork, it’ll make it taste like it’s been cooked over a campfire.
Next, take that cabbage and chop it up. You can use as much as you like, but I usually put in about half a head. Just toss it right on top of the pork. It will cook down real nice and get all that flavor.
Put the lid on the crock pot, set it to low, and let it do its thing. You want it cooking for about 8 to 10 hours. Yep, that’s right, low and slow, just like Grandma used to say. The longer it cooks, the more tender that pork gets, and the cabbage will soak up all those flavors.
When it’s all done, just shred that pork with a couple of forks. It should fall apart easy-peasy. Mix it in with the cabbage and serve it up hot. You can have it with rice, or just eat it straight from the pot if you’re feeling fancy.
Final Thoughts:
This here Kalua pork and cabbage is perfect for a big family meal or just for yourself when you wanna eat good without much hassle. It’s hearty, filling, and downright delicious. Plus, you don’t gotta worry about fancy dishes or cooking techniques. Just throw it all in the pot and let it cook!
So there you have it, a simple way to make a tasty dish that’ll warm your belly and make you feel all cozy inside. Give it a try and I bet you’ll love it just like I do!
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