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Kalua Pork & Cabbage

Published: April 25, 2023 • This post may contain affiliate links.

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Kalua pork and cabbage is a delicious and easy-to-make authentic Hawaiian dish that features tender pulled pork and fresh, chopped cabbage. This recipe uses leftover Kalua Pig, which is a slow-cooked, smoky pork that's been rubbed with salt and liquid smoke.

Kalua Pig and tender braised cabbage over a bed of white rice in a bowl.
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Why you'll love this recipe

If you've never had Kalua Pig, you sure are missing out! This melt-in-your-mouth pork recipe is infused with kosher (or Hawaiian) salt and liquid smoke and is slow-cooked until it's tender and falling apart.

Kalua Pork and Cabbage takes that tender, smoky pulled pork to the next level by combining it with fresh chopped cabbage. The cabbage is braised in the delicious pork drippings, soaking up all of the savory flavors.

Kalua Pig and Cabbage is a must-try for anyone looking to savor the flavors of Hawaii in a delicious and easy-to-make meal!

Ingredients

To make this mouth-watering salty pork dish, you'll need just three ingredients. Here's what you'll need:

  • Kalua pork. Make this delicious luau pork right at home in your slow cooker, using our 3-ingredient recipe!
  • Kalua pork drippings. Adds a rich, smoky flavor to this dish. You can also sub in chicken broth or beef broth.
  • Cabbage. This recipe uses a head of regular green cabbage. Choose a cabbage that is firm with crisp outer leaves.
Ingredients needed to make pork and cabbage: Kalua Pig, pork drippings, and freshly chopped green cabbage.

Step-by-step instructions

Heat your dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add the chopped cabbage to the pot and top it with the Kalua Pig and pork drippings. Cover the pot and cook it until the liquid boils.

Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. The pork should be heated through and the cabbage tender.

Remove from heat and serve over white rice!

Tender shredded pork tossed with fresh cabbage in a dutch oven.

Tips & Tricks

Select a fresh cabbage. When choosing a cabbage, look for one that feels firm and heavy for its size. The outer leaves should be crisp, without yellowing or holes.

Chop the cabbage. Chop the cabbage into 2-inch squares or strips.

Braise the cabbage. How long you simmer will depend on how soft or crunchy you want your cabbage. My husband likes his cabbage on the softer side, so we let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

Add some extra veggies. For added flavor, toss in some chopped onion or carrots.

Recommended tools

  • Dutch oven. This is the perfect pot for braising cabbage! Besides braising, dutch ovens can also be used for stewing, roasting, and baking.
  • Rice cooker. Buying this rice cooker changed my life. It makes perfect rice every single time!
Finished kalua pork and cabbage dinner recipe shown in a bowl.

Storage

Store leftover Kalua Pig and Cabbage in an airtight container for up to three days.

Side dishes

Try one of these yummy side dishes to serve with Luau Pork and Cabbage:

  • Steamed white rice
  • Gluten-Free Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
  • Grilled Pineapple
  • Coleslaw

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Recipe

Hawaiian Kalua pork and cabbage in a bowl on a bed of white rice.
Kalua Pork & Cabbage
Kalua pork and cabbage is a delicious and easy-to-make authentic Hawaiian dish that features tender pulled pork and fresh cabbage.
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Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Hawaiian
Servings 4
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Equipment

  • dutch oven
  • rice cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c Kalua pork
  • ½ c Kalua pork drippings
  • ½ head of cabbage chopped into 2-inch squares

Instructions
 

  • Heat your dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add the cabbage to the pot and top with pork and pork drippings. Cover and cook until the liquid boils.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pork is heated through and the cabbage is tender.
  • Remove from heat and serve over white rice.
Nutritional Disclaimer

The nutritional information provided is only an estimate. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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