Irish Ale Braised Cabbage

Celticevergreen's Note:

This tasty recipe is from a local Irish brewpub.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium leeks, white portions sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red cabbage, cored and finely shredded
• 2 cups pale ale or 2 cups white ale
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced

Directions:

1. Heat oil over medium heat in 12 inch skillet. Add leeks and garlic, and sprinkle with salt, if desired. Saute 1 minute.
2. Add cabbage, and cook 15 minutes, or until cabbage wilts and begins to brown, stirring frequently. Add ale, and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes, or until most of ale has evaporated. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice and dill.
4. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.