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Braised Cabbage with Pork

Name: Braised Cabbage with Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1 large cabbage (1.5–2 kg); 700 g pork (shoulder, neck, or belly); 2 onions; 3–4 tbsp oil; 400 ml tomato juice or 2 tbsp tomato paste; salt and pepper to taste; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp sweet paprika (optional); 1 bunch fresh dill

Braised cabbage with pork is a traditional Romanian hearty dish, made from shredded white cabbage and pork, slowly cooked with tomato sauce and spices. It is served hot, with fresh dill and optionally, polenta.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

70 min

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Total

1 h 30 min

🥘Ingredients

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

1.8 kg braised cabbage with pork (for 4-5 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 3-4 days refrigerated, reheat gently on stove or in oven.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 3-4 months, thaw gradually and reheat.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 350 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

3 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Hot polenta for traditional complement

🥂Dark rye bread

🥂Hot peppers and pickled cucumbers

🥂Dry red wine or dark beer

💡Variations

With sauerkraut: replace fresh cabbage with sauerkraut for tangy taste.

With smoked meat: add smoked sausages for intense aroma.

Vegetarian: skip meat, add mushrooms and beans for protein.