Emeril's Favorite Cabbage

Submitted by tammarie

"great cabbage recipe- works well with smothered pork chops"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 pot
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bacon, chopped
• 4 cups onions
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 head cabbage
• 12 ounces dark beer

directions

1. Cook the bacon in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, until browned and slightly crispy, about 5 minutes. thinly slice the onions and add to pot along with salt, cayenne, black pepper, sugar, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring, until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the cabbage and stir to mix well. Cook, stirring, until cabbage just begins to wilt or soften, 3-4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the beer. Stir to mix. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Remove the bay leaves. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Reviews

[dawn2701]

We really didn't like this. The flavor was good but the soggy, overcooked texture was not. So disappointing after an hour plus of love and labor in the kitchen. Thankfully my steak came out perfect for this meal.