There are just some foods that one always wants whenever it’s cold outside! There are also some that seem to love a Garden, where whomever is cooking could use most any veggie they may grow. Cabbage stew is one of those foods! At least it always has been in our family; and, somehow even though it’s filled with vegetables my children still love it.
What’s in Cabbage Stew?
Cabbage stew is prominently cabbage, which cooks down to an amazing broth that is simply goodness in a bowl! One can put almost anything in the pan with it and it taste good. Which also makes it one of the best ways to use any produce that has grown over the summer, or has been frozen or stored for the winter. We have made cabbage stew as a straight vegetable soup full of squash, peppers, corn, beans, etc. or added sausages, pork, beef, hamburger, chicken, taco meats, you name it we can simply add it in the pan with the cabbage. Add cornbread as a side and man it’s just plain good! Following is the recipe for one of the more packed versions we make. Go from here and create your own!
Cabbage Stew Ingredients… Oma Style
- 1 Whole Cabbage
- 2 Whole Tomatoes Fresh
- 1/2 Onion
- 1-2 Green Bell Peppers
- 1-2 Jalapeno, Serrano, or other type of hot chili pepper (add extra +heat!)
- 1/2 Squash sliced (yellow summer)
- 1/2 Zucchini squash (green)
- 1 – 2 cups green beans
- 1 cup corn
- 4-5 cloves fresh garlic
- 1-2 Cups Pulled Pork
- Splash of Vinegar (must have add more to increase tartness)
- Tomato Powder (2-4 tsp)
- Paprika (cover top of pan)
- Cumin (cover top of pan)
- Chili Powder (up to 1 tbs)
- Kosher Salt (salt to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Tabasco Sauce (use it at the table for a great kick add as you want it but man this is good)
Preparation
- Slice cabbage and add to pan
- Chop all vegetables and add to pan
- Cover with water, add spices
- Cook on medium heat for or 3 – 4 hours until cabbage as broken down and veggies are soft. If using a crock pot or needing to cook from a longer time period place on low setting.
- As soup finishes taste regularly and add more seasoning as needed.
- Enjoy!
The above assumes the pork has already been cooked and is added as a meat to the stew. IF raw meats are being used, braise in the pan with garlic, onions and a tbs oil prior to adding ingredients and increase cooking time on lower setting to ensure meats are cooked.
In Closing
What makes cabbage stew so wonderful is its versatility. We have made this with all the above or just a few ingredients. Visit me on You tube for a Quick Video on a “left over”version of this wonderful good feel stew! Then open your fridge and make your own bowl of garden greatness!
