{"id":1857094,"date":"2023-02-23T10:35:40","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T10:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/smothered-cabbage\/"},"modified":"2024-10-09T18:00:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T23:00:21","slug":"smothered-cabbage","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/smothered-cabbage\/","title":{"rendered":"Smothered Cabbage"},"content":{"rendered":"
Juicy cabbage, smothered in a gravy with ham and onion, is an easy cool-weather side dish that comes together quickly. Not familiar with smothering? Think of it as a Southern cousin to braising<\/a>, where a meat or vegetable is browned and then simmered in liquid in a covered pot. In this smothered cabbage recipe, a generous quantity of green cabbage softens down to a velvety texture when smothered in chicken stock. Ham adds meaty richness and a smoky flavor that plays up the sweetness of the cabbage itself and the savory notes from the sauteed onion and garlic.<\/p>\n Smothering is a culinary technique often associated with Southern cooking and Cajun and Creole dishes in particular. It involves cooking something in a covered pan with some liquid. Typically, it’s more liquid than just a few spoonfuls, but not so much that you’d think of it as soupy. One difference between smothering and braising is that braising often calls for long cooking to soften meat or firm vegetables, but smothering only requires a few moments of cooking, though the two terms are often interchangeable. Need another example? Check out our recipe for smothered pork chops<\/a>.<\/p>\n In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, then cook and stir until it’s tender, three to five minutes.<\/p>\n Stir in the ham, cabbage, chicken broth, salt, pepper and garlic powder, and bring the pan to a boil. Reduce the heat, then cover and simmer until the cabbage is tender, five to seven minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.<\/p>\n Once it has cooled, store any leftover smothered cabbage in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze cooked cabbage dishes, including smothered cabbage. The best way is to divide the smothered cabbage into freezer-safe containers sized according to how much you’re likely to use at once. A 2-cup pint-size container is a nice size for a side dish of two servings. Freeze it for up to three months, then defrost it in the refrigerator overnight and warm it in the microwave or in a covered saucepan over medium-low heat.<\/p>\n Ham adds smoky and salty flavor to this southern side dish. You could also used smoked sausage, smoked turkey leg or bacon. 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Ingredients for Smothered Cabbage<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Saute the onion<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Add the remaining ingredients and cook<\/h3>\n
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Smothered Cabbage Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Smothered Cabbage<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze smothered cabbage?<\/h3>\n
Smothered Cabbage Tips<\/h2>\n
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What kind of cabbage should you use?<\/h3>\n
How do you prevent cabbage from getting mushy?<\/h3>\n
What do you serve with this recipe for smothered cabbage?<\/h3>\n
What kind of cabbage should you use?<\/h3>
What else can you put in smothered cabbage?<\/h3>
How do you prevent cabbage from getting mushy?<\/h3>
What do you serve with smothered cabbage?<\/h3>