Slow-Cooker Kalua-Style Pork with Cabbage
Slow-Cooker Kalua-Style Pork with Cabbage features meltingly tender pork infused with smoky notes, a hint of ginger, and subtle umami from soy and Worcestershire. The cabbage soaks up the savory juices, adding sweetness and texture to every bite. It’s a comforting, island-inspired dinner that’s great for gatherings, meal prep, or a relaxed weekend feast.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 hrs 30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooker Kalua-Style Pork with Cabbage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 85 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the salt, pepper, and ground ginger in a bowl; rub the mixture evenly over the pork roast, then place it in a slow cooker.
- 2
Whisk the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke in a bowl; pour the mixture over the pork roast. Cover the slow cooker.
- 3
Cook on Low for 10 hours. Add the cabbage to the slow cooker; cook for 30 minutes more. Shred the pork to serve.
- Calories 114.3 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 8.92 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 1.86 g 1%
- Total Fat 7.81 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.45 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 26.31 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 197.87 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.63 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.59 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 34.0 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 13.34 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.42 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Kalua Style Pork with Cabbage is a Hawaiian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 10 hrs 40 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Ground Ginger, and Liquid Smoke. Each serving provides about 114.3 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooker Kalua-Style Pork with Cabbage?
- It is a Hawaiian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Slow-Cooker Kalua-Style Pork with Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Ground Ginger, Liquid Smoke, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Slow-Cooker Kalua-Style Pork with Cabbage?
- Explore these Hawaiian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooker Kalua-Style Pork with Cabbage?
- About 10 hrs 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 114.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooker Kalua-Style Pork with Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooker Kalua-Style Pork with Cabbage healthy?
- Slow-Cooker Kalua-Style Pork with Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 114.3 calories and 8.92 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 197.87 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.45 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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