Savour the Comfort of Pork and Cabbage Casserole
In the realm of hearty and comforting meals, few dishes evoke the warmth and satisfaction quite like a pork and cabbage casserole. This timeless classic brings together tender pork, aromatic caraway seeds, earthy cabbage, and savoury bacon, all simmered to perfection in a rich white wine sauce. As it fills the kitchen with its tantalising aroma, this casserole promises a tasty experience. This is my definition of what is emphatically comfort food. In a wood, once you have tried this you will understand.
At the heart of the pork and cabbage casserole lies the main ingredient: the pork. Whether you opt for succulent pork chops, tenderloin, or shoulder, the key is to choose a cut that will become melt-in-your-mouth tender as it cooks slowly in the casserole dish. Paired with the smoky richness of bacon, the pork infuses the dish with amazing layers of flavour. Every bite is magical and that’s coming form someone who hated cabbage until now..
Adding depth to the casserole is the humble cabbage, a much ignored vegetable. It becomes irresistibly sweet and tender as it absorbs the flavours of the cooking liquid. Sliced thinly and layered between the pork and bacon, it brings a delightful crunch and a subtle sweetness to each spoonful.
Enhancing the flavour profile of the dish are the aromatic caraway seeds, which impart a distinct earthiness and warmth. If you wish, you can toast the caraway seeds before added to the casserole. It helps the caraway seeds release their oils and fragrance, infusing the entire dish with their unique flavour.
To bring everything together, a generous splash of white wine is added to the casserole. This is the essential of creating a luscious sauce that bring all the ingredients together. As it simmers gently in the oven, the wine reduces, intensifying the flavours and creating a luxurious sauce. The wonderful sauce coats every morsel of pork and cabbage.
Basically this is a dish perfect whether on your own or with family and friends. A pork and cabbage casserole is a dish that never fails to satisfy. Its comforting flavours and charm make it a timeless favourite and you will be coming back for more and more.
Pork and Cabbage Casserole is a different version of a casserole on a lasagne basis. Using the cabbage leaves in place of the lasagne sheets. Simple idea that works well. Serve as a main dish for a clean tasty dish that is full of wonderful textures.
Pork and Cabbage Casserole
This is a lovely recipe that combines Pork and Cabbage in a rich lasagne style dish.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb cabbage
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onions chopped
- 1 1/2 lbs pork cubed
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 4 – 6 rashers bacon sliced
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole cabbage in a large pot of boiling water for 10 minutes.1 lb cabbage
- Peel off 12 of the outer leaves, set aside, and chop the remaining cabbage.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderate heat and saute the onions until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.1 medium onions, 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Add the pork and cook until lightly browned.1 1/2 lbs pork
- Add the chopped cabbage, wine, caraway seeds, salt and pepper and simmer covered for 10 minutes.1/2 cup dry white wine, 1 tsp caraway seeds, salt, ground black pepper
- Line a greased baking dish with half the cabbage leaves, removing the ribs if necessary to make them lie flat.
- Add the pork mixture and top with the remaining cabbage leaves.
- 4 – 6 rashers bacon
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g