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Weeknight Pork and Cabbage Noodles

This savory and satisfying dish brings together tender pork, crisp cabbage, and slurpable noodles in a flavorful sauce, all in one skillet.

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

When you need a hearty, flavorful meal that comes together without a fuss, these Weeknight Pork and Cabbage Noodles are your new best friend! This isn't just dinner; it's a skillet full of savory pork, crisp-tender cabbage, and satisfying noodles, all coated in a rich, umami-packed sauce. It's comfort food that's quick, easy, and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 8 oz egg noodles (or ramen noodles, instant ramen seasoning discarded)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish (optional)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    While noodles cook, 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 off any excess grease and transfer pork to a plate.

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

    Add shredded cabbage to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to soften, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the cabbage in the skillet.

  6. Step 6

    Add the cooked pork and drained noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and the noodles are coated in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.

  7. Step 7

    Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Tips

  • Feel free to add other quick-cooking veggies like shredded carrots or bell pepper strips with the cabbage.
  • For a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha to the sauce.

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