Greek Pork and Cabbage Stew Recipe (Xoirino Me Laxano)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Brown the pork
   • Season pork with salt and pepper.
   • Heat olive oil in a large pot and sear pork until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté aromatics
   • In the same pot, add onions, garlic, carrots, and chili.
   • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to caramelize.
3. Build the base
   • Add crushed tomatoes, cinnamon, allspice, thyme, oregano, bay leaves.
   • Mix well and stir in shredded cabbage, lemon juice, and salt.
4. Combine and simmer
   • Return pork to the pot, nestling it into the cabbage.
   • Pour in stock to nearly cover contents.
   • Cover and simmer on low for 45–60 minutes until pork is tender and cabbage is soft.
5. Rest and serve
   • Let stew rest for 10 minutes off heat.
   • Serve with crusty bread or roasted potatoes.

🌟 Tips:

• Pork neck is ideal for slow cooking due to its fat content.
• Letting the stew sit overnight deepens the flavor.
• Add a splash of red wine for extra richness.