Roasted Savoy Cabbage with Raisins

1. 1

   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Soak raisins in very hot water to cover in a small bowl 30 minutes, replacing hot water once or twice as it becomes tepid.

3. 3

   Tear cabbage into large pieces.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet or pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add cabbage in 5 batches, adding some salt and pepper with each batch, stirring, and adding next batch as previous batch begins to wilt.

5. 5

   (Some cabbage will brown.)

6. 6

   Add butter and thyme and cook, stirring frequently, until all cabbage is wilted, about 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain raisins and add to cabbage, then transfer skillet to oven and roast, stirring every 10 minutes, until cabbage is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

8. 8

   Discard thyme sprigs before serving.

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