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This fried cabbage recipe is such a simple way to get dinner on the table!
When I was a kid, my mom didn’t often branch out from her usual repertoire of recipes. I mean, I don’t blame her. I was one picky child.
And my brother? Well, he was fluent in Whine, if you know what I’m saying.
So. We stuck to the basics that everyone knew and loved and that was alright by us.
As I’ve grown up I’ve gotten a lot more adventurous and I’ve tried really hard to bring my kids along for the ride. I mean, sure. I’d like to eat tacos every night of the week too, guys, but maybe we could have a vegetable just once this week?
The easiest way for me to accomplish adding new foods to our table with minimal complaints is to incorporate something they already love with something new.
When they ask what’s for dinner, I play it down. “Oh, this? This is that pork that you really liked from a few weeks ago. I just added a few things so we wouldn’t get bored eating the same thing again.”
It works surprisingly well.
If I get excited and tell them how they’re going to love the new meal? They will hate the new meal because they are kids and kids are out to ruin their parents lives. Fact. 😉
My kids are used to me getting boxes full of Smithfield marinated pork in the mail. Smithfield has been a client of mine for a couple years now and I love coming up with new recipes for you that feature their fresh pork. The kids love it too, which makes their pork sirloin a perfect way to introduce something a little different to my kids – fried cabbage!
Oh yes. I’m got all vegetable-y on my kids and you know what? They didn’t even mind.
This makes a great meal and it’s so filling! I used the Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Herb Marinated Fresh Pork Sirloin for this recipe. Chop it up into bite sized pieces and it cooks so quickly. Stir in some cabbage and onions and you have a classic dinner recipe with a bit of a twist. The pork is seasoned with garlic and herbs so that step is done for you. Perfection!
This fried cabbage recipe is perfect for busy weeknights!
Check out my above video so that you can see just how quick and simple this fried cabbage is! You’re going to love it. 🙂
Try my Cuban sandwich recipe for another great Smithfield recipe! For more cabbage, try this fried cabbage. It has smoked sausage, potatoes, and peppers in a tangy sauce.
Check out the Smithfield Real Flavor Real Fast site for more recipe inspiration! And be sure to check out this recipe for Filet Mignon Pork with Buttery Mushrooms. So good!
Fried Cabbage with Pork Sirloin
Ingredients
- 1 package Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Marinated Fresh Pork Sirloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic diced
- 1 large head cabbage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Dice the pork sirloin into bite-sized pieces. Chop the cabbage into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the pork to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until pork is nearly cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, and cabbage to the skillet. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the skillet and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Cook the cabbage, stirring constantly, until it becomes tender, about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Karen says
It didn’t come out as well as I would have liked. Will try this again.
Virginia says
I recommend serving this with a side of green lentils and a drizzle of apple cider vinegar!
Melanie says
Exactly how much is a serving??? All it says is amount per serving…is a serving 1 cup
This looks so good cant wait to try it!!
Karly says
The nutrition info was calculated based on this making 6 servings. I didn’t measure it out by volume, just divided it out by 6.
ro says
DId I miss how to cut the cabbage???
Karly says
Nope, I missed adding it! Just chop it into 1-inch pieces. 🙂
Hagfk ahfkab says
Step 1 buddy.
Rust says
Made this last night and it was so very good! We loved it. Thank you for this keeper!
Karly says
So glad to hear that!
Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says
This is a perfect recipe Karly – thank you so much for the reminder of how much I love cabbage and pork. I cannot wait to give this a try. I bet the flavor is terrific.
Blair says
My kids love that Smithfield flavored pork, too! And I use your same trick — whenever they ask “what is THIS?” about a new recipe, I just assure them that it’s the pork that we often have and that they already like. Works like a charm!
Karly says
We’re definitely on to something!