Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable braised pork with cabbage and apples. This hearty and comforting dish is a delightful symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas. Succulent pork shoulder, tender cabbage, crisp apples, and an array of aromatic spices come together in a rich and savory braising liquid, creating a dish that is both satisfying and heartwarming. Served over fluffy mashed potatoes or egg noodles, this classic comfort food is sure to become a family favorite. Additionally, discover variations of this versatile recipe, including a tangy sauerkraut and apple version, a sweet and smoky version with caramelized onions, and a light and refreshing version made with green cabbage and Granny Smith apples. Each variation offers a unique twist on the classic, ensuring that there's something for every palate.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DIJON PORK WITH APPLES AND CABBAGE
A honey-mustard marinade gives pork a tangy-sweet punch. Charred cabbage and apple make a crunchy side dish.
Provided by Molly Gilbert
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place 1 rack in center position and another 4 inches from broiler. Spray a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Toss together cabbage and apples with 3 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on prepared sheet pan and arrange in an even layer.
- Pat pork dry and season with remaining teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons oil with mustard, vinegar, honey, and thyme in a small bowl. Spread over all sides of pork and set pork on top of cabbage and apples.
- Roast on center rack until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of thickest part of each tenderloin registers 130 degrees F, about 25 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and turn oven to broil. When broiler is hot, put pan on top rack and broil until pork has a golden-brown crust, thermometer registers 145 degrees F, and cabbage and apples have a light char, about 5 minutes. Cover pan loosely with foil and let pork rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve pork warm with cabbage and apples, sprinkled with parsley (if using).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 84.3 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 619.4 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
BRAISED PORK AND CABBAGE
For a quick sauerkraut, we cooked packaged coleslaw mix with cider vinegar, onion, and caraway seeds. These flavors pair nicely with the pork and potatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven (5-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid), heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Generously sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove pork.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining tablespoon oil, onion, coleslaw mix, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until cabbage has wilted, about 10 minutes.
- Raise heat to high. Add vinegar, caraway seeds, and 1 1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Add potatoes, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until cabbage and potatoes are almost tender, about 20 minutes.
- Return pork to pot; cover, and continue cooking until pork is just cooked through and potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g
PORK TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH WILTED CABBAGE AND APPLES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slice the pork tenderloin at a long angle into 4 "steaks" and sprinkle with the thyme and a total of 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, but not smoking. Add the steaks to the skillet and cook, turning once, until well browned and just a bit pink in the center, about 7 minutes per side. Turn the heat down to medium if the skillet starts to get too dark. Put each steak on a plate to rest.
- While the steaks cook, core and slice the apple and thinly slice the cabbage. Stir together the broth, vinegar and sugar in a small bowl.
- When the pork has finished cooking, add the cabbage, apples, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the same skillet. Cook, tossing, until slightly wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broth mixture and continue to cook until the cabbage is tender and the liquid has reduced slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley leaves. Season with additional salt and pepper.
- Divide the cabbage and apples and any juices in the skillet among the plates with the steaks. Serve with a roll.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calorie, Fat 13.5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 92 milligrams, Sodium 577 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 13 grams
BRAISED PORK WITH CABBAGE AND APPLES
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season pork all over with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy-bottomed ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned on all sides, turning as needed, about 8 minutes total. Remove from pot.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil if pan is too dry, along with onion, garlic, caraway seeds, and a splash of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add vinegar and bring to a boil, then add cider and broth and return to a boil. Add cabbage, fennel, and 1 apple. Return to a boil, then reduce to a vigorous simmer, cover, and cook 7 minutes, stirring once.
- Add pork, nestling it into vegetables. Transfer to oven and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes. Remove pork and add remaining 2 apples, turning vegetables and pushing apples down into liquid. Return pork to pot and continue cooking until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of pork registers 138 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes more. Remove pork and let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing. If necessary, return vegetables and apples to oven and cook, covered, until fork-tender, 10 to 20 minutes more.
- Transfer vegetables and apples to a platter. Slice pork and add to platter. Stir butter into liquid in pot, then season with salt and vinegar. Serve pork and vegetables with sauce on the side.
Tips:
- Sear the pork shoulder roast in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. This will help to develop flavor and color.
- Use a variety of vegetables in the braising liquid, such as onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. This will add flavor and depth to the dish.
- Add a cup of dry white wine to the braising liquid. This will help to brighten the flavor of the dish.
- Braise the pork shoulder roast in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.
- Serve the braised pork shoulder roast with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Conclusion:
Braised pork with cabbage and apples is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The pork is braised in a flavorful liquid until it is fall-apart tender, and the cabbage and apples add a sweet and sour flavor to the dish. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love