Volume is something I discuss often. It is the difference between a mediocre budget recipe and a great one. Because high volume means we can eat it for longer. It means it makes MORE FOOD.
The best way to do this while saving money is by highlighting cheaper ingredients. Starches, veggies, low-cost ingredients that can go a long way. As far as our proteins go, pork is the cheapest you’re gonna buy.
It is overlooked far too often because people just aren’t familiar with it. You don’t or haven't cooked it much because you’ve probably cooked beef, chicken or fish. But pork is packed with flavor, nutrients and it is just so damn cheap.
Gas is about to skyrocket and food costs will continue to rise as a result, so we need some of the cheapest, biggest recipes we can think of. That’s where this pork comes in. By adding some cabbage, potatoes and carrots to a 2-4 lbs. pork shoulder, you are quite literally doing the most with less.
Oh, and it's damn delicious. Like shockingly so. Like I thought it was gonna be decent but I absolutely love this flavor profile.
Estimated Time: 5-8 hours (15 minutes of actual labor)
Serves: 10-12
Ingredients:
4 lb pork shoulder
3 lb potatoes, cut into big chunks
1 lb carrots, cut into large pieces
1 large onion
1 small head cabbage
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 in the sauce, 1 as a rub for pork
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup chicken broth
1 tsp Smoked paprika
Kosher salt
Black pepper
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