Hangi in a Crock Pot
Experience the rich flavors of traditional Maori cuisine with a modern twist in this "Hangi in a Crock Pot" recipe—an easy, hassle-free way to recreate the essence of a hangi at home. Packed with tender chicken thighs, succulent pork shoulder, and an array of hearty vegetables like kumara, pumpkin, and cabbage, this dish is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. A savory sauce made with soy, Worcestershire, and a touch of honey imparts a deliciously smoky, umami-rich depth reminiscent of an authentic hangi. With minimal prep and an 8-hour low-and-slow cook time, this comforting, one-pot meal is perfect for family dinners or sharing a slice of New Zealand's culinary heritage with friends. Just set it, forget it, and savor the taste of tradition, the easy way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs
- 500 grams Pork shoulder, cubed
- 2 large Kumara (sweet potato), peeled and cubed
- 2 medium Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups Pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 3 medium Carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 small head Cabbage, cut into wedges
- 1 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing all vegetables: peel and cube the kumara, potatoes, pumpkin, and chop the carrots. Cut the cabbage into wedges.
Place a layer of cabbage wedges at the bottom of the crock pot to act as a base and prevent sticking.
Layer the cubed kumara, potatoes, pumpkin, and carrots over the cabbage in an even spread.
Add the chicken thighs and cubed pork shoulder on top of the vegetables.
In a small bowl, mix the water, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, salt, and pepper until combined.
Pour the mixture evenly over the meat and vegetables in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the meat is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
After cooking, carefully stir the contents to distribute the flavors evenly.
Serve warm, directly from the crock pot, and enjoy your modern hangi-inspired meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.2 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.5 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 914 mg | 305% | |
| Sodium | 5757 mg | 250% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.3 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.4 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.6 g | ||
| Protein | 275.9 g | 552% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 777 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 9585 mg | 204% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
