Southern Braised Cabbage Side Dish Recipe

Tender braised cabbage cooked with leftover smoked brisket fat for a delicious southern cabbage side dish.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds head of green cabbage (with any tough, wilted outer leaves removed)
• 6 oz Black Kale (optional) (regular kale can be substituted)
• 4 oz Smoked brisket fat cap
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium red onion (finely sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tbsp freshly-cracked black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Mix Spice Seasonings ---
2. 2Add the spices all together in a small mixing bowl and mix well.
3. 3--- Render the Brisket Fat ---
4. 4Heat large dutch oven on medium heat, add oil and saute the fat for 3-5 minutes. Much of the fat will release into the pot. Remove the fat cap and set it aside.
5. 5--- Saute the Vegetables ---
6. 6Add the cabbage core pieces to the pan and saute 1-2 minutes. Add the onions and garlic cooking 2-3 minutes, seasoning as you go with the spices.
7. 7--- Braise the Cabbabe ---
8. 8Add the kale to the pot if using. Stir, cooking for about a minute. Add the cabbage and mix well ensuring most of the leaves is covered by the rendered fat and seasonings. Add more seasoning.
9. 9Add water, cider vinegar, more seasoning, and the brisket fat cap. Mix, cover, and simmer for 30-45 minutes. Enjoy.