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Easy Kalua Cabbage-Hawaiian Recipe (Cooking with Mom)

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Kalua Cabbage

Cultural Context

Kalua Cabbage is a beloved dish in Hawaiian cuisine, traditionally made with pork cooked in an underground oven, or imu. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of Hawaiian cooking, utilizing simple ingredients to create a flavorful meal. Today, it's often made in homes across the U.S. and enjoyed for its savory, smoky flavor and tender texture, making it a popular side dish for gatherings and family dinners.

HawaiianUSside
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound pork
Hawaiian salt or regular sea salt
cabbage (as much as you want)
garlic (optional)

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based option for a lower cost.

1

Rub the salt into the pork, ensuring it's well coated.

2

Let the pork sit for about 30 minutes to allow it to sweat.

3

Wipe the excess moisture off the pork after 30 minutes.

4

Add a little more salt to the pork after wiping it.

5

Preheat the oven to 200C (400F).

6

Place the pork in the oven and cook for a minimum of 40 minutes, preferably 3-6 hours for best results.

7

Cut the cabbage into pieces, no special cutting required.

8

Shred the cooked pork using hands, noting that it should be cooked longer for easier shredding.

9

Combine the shredded pork with the cabbage and cook it again, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Cooking Techniques

slicingshreddingmixing

Equipment Needed

ovenknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Hawaiian Kalua CabbageKalua Cabbage with Pork

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