Black Folks Southern Cabbage Recipes

HOW TO COOK SOULFUL CABBAGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut cabbage into quarters and then cut each quarter into strips. Set aside.
• In a large pot or deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add in onions and cook until semi-translucent.
• Add in garlic and cook until fragrant.
• Slowly pour in chicken broth.
• Add in the smoked turkey. (You can add it in whole but I like to chop it up a bit so that all the meat is simmering with the broth)
• Bring to a simmer and cover.
• Simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
• Add cabbage and toss.
• Cover and continue simmering (do not boil) until your desired firmness is reached, tossing cabbage mid-way.
• When cabbage is done removed the turkey and chop it up into small bits.
• Return smoked turkey to pot.
• Taste cabbage and season with smoked salt and black pepper.
• Serve with a splash of hot sauce if desired.

SOUTHERN FRIED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Place the bacon and vegetable oil into a large pot over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Add cabbage, onion, and sugar to the pot; cook and stir continuously for 5 minutes, until tender.

SOUTHERN FRIED CABBAGE WITH BACON

Steps:

• First, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, and drain any excess grease, leaving 2 Tablespoons in the pan.
• Add the onion cook for about 4 minutes, until the onions begin to soften. Then add the garlic and cook an additional minute.
• Add the cabbage, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and brown sugar, and continue to cook and stir for about 10-15 minutes, until the cabbage is coated and begins to shrink and soften.
• Turn off the heat add the bacon back to the skillet and stir to combine. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy.