- 1 pound smoked pork butt
 - water to cover
 - salt and ground black pepper to taste
 - 2 pounds red potatoes, peeled
 - 1 head cabbage, cored and quartered
 
- Place smoked pork butt in a 6-quart pot with enough water to cover; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour.
 - Stir in potatoes and cabbage. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
 - Remove pork from soup and cut into quarters; return pork to pot until ready to serve. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.