Cabbage Stew Recipe

Name: Cabbage Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons butter; 12-34 lb stewing beef or 12-34 lb pork belly, cubed or 12-34 lb smoked sausage, sliced; 1 cup onion, diced; 1 -2 lb white cabbage or 1 -2 lb savoy cabbage, shredded; 1 -1 12 lb potato, peeled and diced; 1 -2 teaspoon caraway seed (optional); 3 -4 cups water; 3 tablespoons flour (optional); 3 tablespoons lard (optional); ½ teaspoon salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Heat the lard in dutch oven over medium high heat.
2
If you use beef, brown beef in lard.
3
If you use pork belly omit the lard and just brown the pork.
4
If you use sausage add this about 1o minutes before ready to serve.
5
Saute onions till translucent.
6
Add cabbage and potatoes, saute till all is coated well with the fat and cabbage turns limb.
7
Be careful not to burn potatoes.
8
Add caraway seed and salt to taste.
9
Add water to barely cover.
10
Without stirring, cover the pot and let come to a full boil.
11
reduce heat to simmer and simmer until done.
12
If you like a stew like soup:.
13
Melt lard in a pan, add flour and make a roux the color of coffee with milk.
14
Add to the finished soup and return to full boil.
15
Remove from heat, season to taste.
16
Note: Lamb will work too.

884

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons butter, 12-34 lb stewing beef or 12-34 lb pork belly, cubed or 12-34 lb smoked sausage, sliced, 1 cup onion, diced, 1 -2 lb white cabbage or 1 -2 lb savoy cabbage, shredded, and more.

Yes, Cabbage Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cabbage Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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