Slow-Cooker Pork with Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
35%
Slow-Cooker Pork with Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage
555 min.
6
350kcal

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Slow-Cooker Pork with Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage, a dish that perfectly balances savory and tangy notes. This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also offers a hearty meal that the whole family will love. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a slow-cooking process that allows the flavors to meld beautifully over 7 to 9 hours, you can set it and forget it, making it ideal for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends.

The star of this dish is the tender, juicy pork shoulder roast, which becomes melt-in-your-mouth delicious as it cooks low and slow. Paired with a vibrant mix of shredded red cabbage, sweet apples, and a hint of brown sugar and cider vinegar, this meal is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. The natural sweetness of the apples and the tanginess of the vinegar create a perfect harmony that complements the richness of the pork.

Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or a special occasion, this Slow-Cooker Pork with Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage is sure to impress. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a wholesome, satisfying meal that warms the heart and nourishes the soul. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor every bite!

Ingredients

  • cups cabbage shredded red
  • medium onion thinly sliced
  • cup apples peeled chopped
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 2.5 pound pork shoulder boneless

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Mix cabbage, onion, apple, brown sugar, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in cooker.
  3. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. If pork roast comes in netting or is tied, do not remove.
  4. Sprinkle pork with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook pork in skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
  5. Place pork on cabbage mixture.
  6. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
  7. Remove netting or strings from pork.
  8. Serve pork with cabbage.

Nutrition Facts

Calories350kcal
Protein51.05%
Fat17.27%
Carbs31.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.83
Glycemic Load
2.21
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
29.372173703235%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
124.83mg
Delphinidin
0.06mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.27mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
1.57mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
4.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:350.44kcal
17.52%
Fat:6.57g
10.11%
Saturated Fat:2.06g
12.85%
Carbohydrates:27.13g
9.04%
Net Carbohydrates:25.07g
9.12%
Sugar:23.08g
25.64%
Cholesterol:113.4mg
37.8%
Sodium:512.73mg
22.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.73g
87.45%
Vitamin B3:18.46mg
92.28%
Vitamin B1:1.27mg
84.6%
Vitamin B6:1.53mg
76.33%
Selenium:49.45µg
70.64%
Vitamin B2:0.93mg
54.71%
Phosphorus:460.54mg
46.05%
Vitamin C:36.13mg
43.8%
Vitamin B12:1.64µg
27.4%
Potassium:946.65mg
27.05%
Zinc:3.87mg
25.8%
Vitamin K:23.2µg
22.09%
Vitamin B5:2mg
20.03%
Magnesium:64.16mg
16.04%
Vitamin A:673.78IU
13.48%
Iron:2.39mg
13.3%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.2%
Copper:0.18mg
8.85%
Fiber:2.06g
8.23%
Calcium:62.25mg
6.22%
Folate:14.97µg
3.74%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.72%