soul food
Cabbage, hot water cornbread, smothered pork chops and gravy
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Ingredients
- 1 head cabbage chopped and rinsed
- 1 lb sausage or bacon
- 1 onion diced
- 3 TBS butter
- 1 TBS onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup water
- Cajun or creole seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Spray a large stock pot or Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray
- Add in the sausage or bacon and fry until drippings are released
- Add in the onion and sautΓ© until lighting browned
- Pack the cabbage into the pot.*
- Pour the water in and lower the heat to medium.
- Cover the pot with the lid and allow the cabbage to smother for 20 minutes.
- Now, add in the onion and garlic powders, Cajun seasoning, and butter.
- Stir.
- Cover the pot again and continue to cook on medium low until the cabbage is as tender as desired.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*If it doesnβt fit, place the lid on the pot, lower the heat to medium, and allow the cabbage to whither down for 2-3 mins until you can pack the rest of the cabbage in.