5 Ingredient Pork & Cabbage Skillet (AIP, Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

If you’re running low on time and need a fast meal that’s also Paleo, AIP, Whole30, and Keto, this 5 Ingredient Pork & Cabbage Skillet is a one pan meal that comes to the rescue!

It’s anti-inflammatory, nightshade-free, gluten-free, seed-free, nut-free, egg-free and dairy-free, too.

I love that all you have to do is get a pan hot and ready with olive oil while you slice the pork and 2 veggies, then stir fry away until it’s ready to serve for a delicious, nutrient-dense supper. It reheats well for lunch leftovers or even a veggie-full breakfast.

This easy 5 Ingredient Pork & Cabbage Skillet rivals takeout any day of the week.

The tender pork, red onion, and cabbage balance out the slight sweet and salty flavors of the coconut aminos. If you’ve never had coconut aminos before, it’s the perfect soy-free, gluten-free substitute for soy sauce or tamari (a wheat-free, gluten-free soy sauce).

I’ve been fortunate to be able to reintroduce occasional tamari in my diet during the reintroduction phase of the Paleo AIP. It’s not Paleo AIP or Whole30 compliant but it’s still keto. Though I’ll always adore the instant sweet-salty factor that coconut aminos brings to Asian flavored dishes, sauces, and soups.

If you have an intolerance to coconut, you can use gluten-free fish sauce to taste (go easy at first, it’s strongly flavored!), and still keep this dish Paleo, AIP, Whole30, AND keto!

Right now (at the time of writing this post) it’s early in the spring season.

Even though cabbage is available nearly year round, right now you’ll find the best tasting and best priced heads of this green leafy veggie!

Check out this amazing resource for eating seasonally for the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol!

If you have time for a few extra ingredients, check out these ideas to boost the flavors in this dish even more:

• Garlic powder or minced garlic (AIP, Paleo, keto, Whole30)
• Ginger powder or minced ginger (AIP, Paleo, keto, Whole30)
• Thinly sliced green onions (AIP, Paleo, keto, Whole30)
• Chopped pineapple (AIP, Paleo, Whole30)
• Shredded carrots (AIP, Paleo, Whole30)
• Sesame oil (AIP STAGE 1 REINTRODUCTION)
• Sesame seeds (AIP STAGE 2 REINTRODUCTION)

Want more quick and easy allergy-friendly dinners?

Give these delicious eats a try! You’ll love how simple they are to put together so that you can eat healthy for your specific diet:

Daikon Noodle Soup (AIP, Paleo, keto, Whole30)

Paleo One-Pan Honey Apple Pork Tenderloin (AIP, Paleo, Whole30)

Brisket Elotes (AIP, Paleo. Omit sweeteners for Whole30)

Turmeric Chicken Noodles (AIP, Paleo. Use zucchini noodles for Whole30)

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Would you add any extra ingredients to this 5 Ingredient Pork & Cabbage Skillet?

Or would you simply enjoy it as-is? I’d love to hear. Let me know in the comments!

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5 Ingredient Pork & Cabbage Skillet (AIP, Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

This 5 Ingredient Pork & Cabbage Skillet is so easy & fast! It’s compliant with AIP, Paleo, Whole30, Keto and is gluten free.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork loin, cut into thin medallions
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 3 Tbsp coconut aminos

Optional extra ingredients:

• Sea salt, garlic powder, and ginger powder, to taste (AIP)
• Black pepper, to taste (AIP STAGE 1 REINTRODUCTION)

Instructions

• Heat a large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium heat. Add the pork and season with optional extra ingredients to taste, if desired.
• Cook until the pork develops a golden crust on all sides and is almost cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Add the olive oil to the same skillet, along with the red onion and cabbage. Season with salt to taste, if desired. Cook until the veggies become soft and slightly glossy, around 15-20 minutes.
• Return the pork to the skillet and sprinkle with the tamari or coconut aminos. Cook until the pork is fully cooked through and the mixture develops a nice glaze, approximately 3-4 minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

If you have extra time for more AIP & Whole30 ingredients, top with thinly sliced green onions, chopped pineapple, and shredded carrots.

If you’ve reintroduced seeds and seed oils in the AIP reintroduction phase, this goes great topped with sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil.

GOODIES USED IN THIS RECIPE:

Coconut aminos