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Crack Slaw

Want a keto-friendly, low-carb take on classic egg rolls? Try out my delicious Keto Crack Slaw recipe!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Pork or Sausage Leaving the fats un-drained for natural flavor extraction
  • 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil Used as a rich finishing element
  • 4 tsp Minced Garlic & 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger grated (Fresh ginger offers a sharp contrast to the rich meat)
  • 1 Bag Premium Coleslaw Mix Green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped (Divided for cooking and raw garnish)
  • The Glazing Umami Sauce: 1 Tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large, deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage or pork, breaking it down into small, uniform crumbles. Cook for 8–10 minutes until completely browned. Crucial: Do not drain the excess grease from the pan; this fat holds the rendered pork flavor that coats the cabbage.
  • Push the browned meat to the outer edges of the skillet, creating an empty "well" in the dead center of the pan.
  • Drop the fresh minced ginger and garlic directly into the center well, utilizing the residual pork fat to fry them. Let them sizzle for exactly 60 seconds until a fragrant cloud rises, then quickly fold them into the surrounding meat.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and dump the bag of coleslaw mix along with half of the green onions into the skillet.
  • Toss the vegetables into the meat continuously for 3–5 minutes. Pro Tip: Stop cooking the moment the cabbage starts to soften but still retains a pale green hue. Overcooking turns the cabbage into a limp, watery mess, removing the signature "egg roll snap."
  • Pour the soy sauce directly over the cabbage-meat mixture, using your spatula to scrape up any caramelized bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
  • Remove the pan completely from the heat source. Drizzle the toasted sesame oil across the entire surface and scatter the remaining raw green onions over the top for a fresh, sharp bite.
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