20-Min Pork Humba with Green Beans
Tender pork simmered in a sweet-savory dark soy glaze with green beans and cabbage, ready in 20 minutes. Serve over rice with a garlicky vinegar dipping sauce on the side.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 8 oz green beans, trimmed
- 3 cups cabbage, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add pork cubes and brown on all sides without stirring constantly, 5 minutes total. Work in batches if needed.
- 3
Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds only.
- 4
Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and 0.5 cup water. Scrape up browned bits and stir well.
- 5
Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes until pork is tender and sauce darkens. Stir once halfway through.
- 6
Add green beans and cabbage, stir, and cook 2 more minutes until greens soften slightly.
- 7
Taste and adjust salt or vinegar. Serve hot over rice with extra vinegar on the side for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch or similar)
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- small bowl for dipping sauce
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