Roast Pork with Cabbage and Caraway Recipe

Name: Roast Pork with Cabbage and Caraway
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed in mortar with pestle; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 3-pound boneless double-loin center-cut pork roast*; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 4 carrots, peeled, sliced on diagonal; 2 bay leaves; 1 2 1/2-pound head green cabbage, quartered, cored, sliced; 1 12-ounce can beer; 2 tablespoons light unsulfured molasses; 1/2 cup canned beef broth; *Boneless double-loin center-cut pork roast is made by tying two boneless pork loins together. If you can't find one, ask your butcher to prepare it for you.

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed in mortar with pestle
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 3-pound boneless double-loin center-cut pork roast*
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
4 carrots, peeled, sliced on diagonal
2 bay leaves
1 2 1/2-pound head green cabbage, quartered, cored, sliced
1 12-ounce can beer
2 tablespoons light unsulfured molasses
1/2 cup canned beef broth
*Boneless double-loin center-cut pork roast is made by tying two boneless pork loins together. If you can't find one, ask your butcher to prepare it for you.

1
Combine 2 teaspoons caraway, garlic, salt and pepper in bowl.
2
Place pork in glass baking dish.
3
Rub pork with spice mixture.
4
Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
5
Preheat oven to 350F.
6
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add onion, carrots, bay leaves and 1 teaspoon caraway; saute until softened, about 8 minutes.
8
Transfer to roasting pan.
9
Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in same skillet over high heat.
10
Add half of cabbage and 1/2 teaspoon caraway; sauteuntil cabbage begins to wilt, about 4 minutes.
11
Repeat with 1/2 tablespoon oil, half of cabbage and 1/2 teaspoon caraway.
12
Add to onion mixture; mix to blend.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over high heat.
15
Add pork; brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
16
Set atop vegetables in pan.
17
Add beer and molasses to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits.
18
Pour over vegetables.
19
Add broth.
20
Roast pork and vegetables 45 minutes.
21
Turn pork over and roast until thermometer inserted into thick part registers 150F., about 45 minutes or less Place pork on work surface.
22
Discard bay leaves.
23
Using slotted spoon, place vegetables on platter.
24
Slice pork; place atop vegetables.
25
Transfer Cooking juices to small saucepan.
26
Boil 5 minutes.
27
Spoon over pork.

288

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed in mortar with pestle, 2 large garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Roast Pork with Cabbage and Caraway falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Roast Pork with Cabbage and Caraway

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