I Need a Recipe

Weeknight • Pork

Golden Pork and Cabbage Noodles

A savory, saucy skillet dish with ground pork, tender cabbage, and slurpable noodles, delivering big flavor with minimal effort.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Golden Pork and Cabbage Noodles

Craving takeout but want something homemade and healthier? Enter Golden Pork and Cabbage Noodles! This dish hits all the right notes: savory, slightly sweet, and incredibly satisfying. It's a quick, one-skillet wonder that's perfect for a busy weeknight and absolutely delivers on flavor.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated (about 1 tbsp)
  • 1/2 head green cabbage (about 6 cups), thinly sliced
  • 4 oz dried ramen noodles (without seasoning packets), or thin spaghetti, broken into smaller pieces
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce for vegetarian)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)

For Garnish (Optional)

  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

  3. Step 3

    Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Add thinly sliced cabbage to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cabbage begins to wilt, about 5-7 minutes. It's okay if it's still a bit crisp.

  5. Step 5

    Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the dried ramen noodles (or broken spaghetti). Cover the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the noodles are mostly tender, stirring once or twice.

  6. Step 6

    Uncover, stir in the prepared sauce mixture. Then stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles and pork mixture. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Tips

  • Don't overcook the cabbage; a little crunch adds great texture to the dish.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger.

More recipes you'll love

Speedy Saucy Pork Noodles
Weeknight•30 min
Speedy Saucy Pork Noodles

This dish brings together tender ground pork with a savory-sweet sauce and bouncy noodles for a quick, satisfying meal.