Pork Luau Leaf Stew with Taro Leaves

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A traditional Hawaiian comfort stew slow-cooked to tender perfection with pork, sweet onions, and fresh luau leaves, simmered in a savory broth. This Hawaiian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, onion, luau leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 90 min Serves 4 Hawaiian cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb diced pork shoulder and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant and the spices are coated in oil.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 cups chicken broth and 2 cups chopped luau leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  5. Step 5: Cover the pot and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pork is fork-tender and the leaves are fully wilted and tender.
  6. Step 6: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the lid and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
  7. Step 7: Serve hot, garnished with additional luau leaves if desired.

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