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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Add 1 tablespoon butter to bacon fat in frying pan.
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When it has melted add 1/2 the garlic and give it a quick stir with a wooden spoon to soften.
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Add the cabbage and coat it with the butter.
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Slowly let it wilt.
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Add shredded meat meat.
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Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Remove from heat and add most of the chives, reserving a little for the garnish.
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Generously butter the bottom and sides of an ovenproof casserole dish.
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In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, 1 1/2 cups of cream, 1 cup of Parmesan, and the remaining garlic, Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Using your hands, place a layer of potatoes in the casserole dish.
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Sprinkle with Parmesan and repeat with 2 more layers.
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Spoon the cabbage mixture on top and spread it out evenly over the potatoes.
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Top it off with 2 more layers of potato and Parmesan.
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Pour the remaining 1cup cream over the dish.
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Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
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Cover dish with aluminum foil.
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Bake for 1 hour.
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Remove foil and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
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Leave for 10 minutes before serving.
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Garnish with fresh chives.
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*Note:Slice the potatoes immediately before using so they don't turn brown.
