Swamp Cabbage
Our one pot swamp cabbage makes a wonderfully, hearty one pan dinner, delicious side dish, our perfect potluck offering!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 537kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
- 5 1/2 ounces smoked sausage sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces
- 1 small red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed then finely chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 8 cups cabbage, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 (14-ounce) jar hearts of palm, drained and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, including juices
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large pan or Dutch oven, fry chopped bacon over medium-high heat until it releases its fat and edges are crispy; Set aside, reserving drippings.
- Stir the sausage into the Dutch oven (with bacon) and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and bacon is crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in red pepper, onion, and celery and continue to sauté, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cabbage, hearts of palm, tomatoes, water, Cajun seasoning, and sugar. Adjust heat to medium high and simmer.
- Cover the Dutch oven and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, about 8-10 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve!
Notes
- Make It Crispy! Be sure to take your time when browning the bacon and sausage in order to form crisp edges.
- Overcooking: Don’t overcook the cabbage. Overcooked cabbage can smell sulfurous.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 888mg | Potassium: 2556mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1290IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 4mg