Spicy Braised Cabbage

60 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut cabbage into wedges. Salt generously and let sit for about an hour.
  2. 2Heat oil over medium heat.
  3. 3Brown cabbage on each side until you develop some nice color. Use a weight or press down with your hands to color evenly.
  4. 4Add butter and sauté garlic, thyme, and calabrian chilies until fragrant.
  5. 5Ladle homemade chicken stock until the cabbage is less than halfway covered.
  6. 6Braise in the oven, uncovered, at 350°F for 60 to 90 minutes until it’s tender to your liking.
  7. 7Remove the cabbage.
  8. 8Crisp up some guanciale.
  9. 9Toast breadcrumbs in the rendered fat from the guanciale.
  10. 10Reduce the braising liquid and mount with butter until thick and smooth to transform it into a gorgeous sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 savoy cabbage
  • chicken stock
  • crushed Calabrian chilies
  • garlic
  • thyme
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • guanciale
  • breadcrumbs
  • Parmesan

Equipment

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Tips

  • Salt cabbage generously and let sit for about an hour to pull moisture and help seasoning penetrate.
  • Use a weight or press down with hands to color cabbage evenly.
  • Serve as a side or by itself, plated with toasted breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and crispy guanciale.
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