FRENCH STYLE CREAMED CABBAGE

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Copied directly from an old French/Italian cookbook of mine. Goes wonderfully with Gigot de Sept Heures (recipe number 306392).

Provided by Lou van

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cabbage
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon lard (or oil)
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 bouquet garni
2/3 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons creme fraiche

Steps:

  • Wash the cabbage, remove outer leaves and slice (wash again if necessary).
  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add salt and cabbage and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Drain cabbage.
  • Heat the lard in a large pan, add the garlic making sure it doesn't brown.
  • Add the cabbage and bouquet garni.
  • Moisten with the stock and and season.
  • Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, checking occasionally to ensure there is some liquid at the bottom of the pan and adding more stock if necessary.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the creme fraiche, stir and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.7, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 102.5, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 8.8, Protein 4.6

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