Stewed Cabbage
This simple stewed cabbage recipe offers a comforting and flavorful side dish, perfect for a weeknight meal. The cabbage is cooked until tender, then combined with onions, flour, and soup stock for a rich, savory flavor. This classic dish is a satisfying and economical way to enjoy fresh cabbage.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cabbage (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 medium Onion
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 1/2 pint Chicken or vegetable broth (Originally 'soup stock'. Substituted with chicken or vegetable broth for modern preference.)
- 1 tablespoon Butter or vegetable oil (Originally 'drippings'. Substituted with butter or vegetable oil for modern preference.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Clean and drain the cabbage. Cut it into small pieces. Prep time: 5 minutes.
- 2Boil the cabbage in a pot of water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Prep time: 5 minutes. Perform time: 10 minutes. Waiting time: 0 minutes.
- 3Chop the onion finely. Heat the butter or oil in a skillet (spider) over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the flour and brown all together for 2 minutes. Prep time: 5 minutes. Perform time: 5 minutes. Waiting time: 0 minutes.
- 4Add the drained cabbage and the broth to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Prep time: 0 minutes. Perform time: 10 minutes. Waiting time: 0 minutes.