Recipe
Croatian Cabbage and Pork Skillet
A simple Croatian-style skillet of cabbage, onion, garlic, and smoked pork cooked until tender, savory, and lightly caramelized.
Croatian Cabbage and Pork Skillet takes about 60 minutes and makes 4 servings. Each serving has — kcal.
- Preparation
- 15 minutes
- Cooking
- 45 minutes
- Total time
- 60 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- White cabbage800 g
- Smoked pork (ribs or ham)250 g
- Onion1 pc
- Garlic Cloves2 pcs
- Lard2 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black peppercorns1/2 tsp
- Water150 ml
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cabbage thinly, dice the onion, and chop the garlic and smoked pork.
- 2
Heat the lard in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add the smoked pork and garlic, then cook for 2 minutes more, stirring often.
- 4
Add the cabbage, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir to combine, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.
- 5
Uncover and cook for 20 minutes more, stirring now and then, until the cabbage is soft and the pan is mostly dry.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot.
Cooking methods
On the stove
Cook everything in a wide pan over medium heat, covering as needed so the cabbage softens without drying out.
On induction
Use a medium induction setting for the sautéing, then lower slightly for gentle simmering under the lid.
Over an open fire
Cook in a heavy pan over steady embers, moving the skillet as needed to keep the cabbage from scorching.
Recipe questions
- How long does this recipe take?
- Plan for about 60 minutes from start to finish.
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings.
- Can I cook this recipe on induction?
- Yes. Use a medium induction setting for the sautéing, then lower slightly for gentle simmering under the lid.
- Can I cook this recipe over an open fire?
- Yes. Cook in a heavy pan over steady embers, moving the skillet as needed to keep the cabbage from scorching.
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