Boiled Pork Dinner

Embrace the comfort of a classic Boiled Pork Dinner, a hearty and satisfying one-pot meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Tender pork shoulder is gently simmered with aromatic garlic, onions, and bay leaves, creating a rich and flavorful broth. Fresh vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and cabbage are added in stages to ensure each ingredient is perfectly cooked to a tender bite. This wholesome dish is as simple as it is delicious, requiring minimal prep time and relying on slow-boil magic to bring out its robust flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with ladles of savory broth, this dish is the epitome of heartwarming comfort food. Ideal for lovers of rustic, home-cooked fare, this one-pot recipe is easy to prepare, nutritious, and wonderfully customizable to suit your taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
• 10 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 1 piece yellow onion, peeled and halved
• 4 pieces carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 4 pieces potatoes, peeled and halved
• 1 head green cabbage, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, add the pork shoulder or pork butt and cover with 10 cups of water.

Step 2

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a spoon to skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the top.

Step 3

Once the water is clear, add the salt, black peppercorns, bay leaves, smashed garlic cloves, and halved onion to the pot.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. Simmer for 1.5 hours or until the pork is tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 5

After 1.5 hours, add the carrots and potatoes to the pot. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Finally, add the cabbage wedges to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the cabbage is wilted but still holds its shape.

Step 7

Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with additional salt if necessary.

Step 8

Remove the pork from the pot and slice it into large chunks for serving. Plate the pork alongside the vegetables.

Step 9

Ladle some of the flavorful broth over the pork and vegetables, and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy your hearty Boiled Pork Dinner!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	5287.7 grams (5287.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3146

Total Fat 183.90g	236%
Saturated Fat 63.80g	319%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 635mg	212%
Sodium 5791mg	252%
Total Carbohydrate 203.70g	74%
Dietary Fiber 47.40g	169%
Total Sugars 53.30g
Protein 183.30g	367%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 892mg	69%
Iron 22mg	122%
Potassium 7884mg	168%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.7%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 25.4%