Branching out w/ Cabbage
by Holly • December 1, 2009 • Meat/Poultry • 2 Comments
For some reason whenever I get cabbage I tend to prepare it in the same ways: stir fry, spring roll or simply steamed with butter and vinegar. I have made it my mission to branch out and try new cabbage recipes to keep this versatile veggie exciting to cook with.
My new Food and Wine Magazine had some yummy looking cabbage recipes, one of which stood out in my eyes so I brought my mag, a head of cabbage and some local granny smiths down to visit my two foodie friends in Providence. After some catching up with a few drinks and a stroll around India Point Park, we headed to the kitchen to prepare this delicious fall meal.
Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Creamy Cabbage and Apples
Of course we made some alterations to this recipe. First of all we didn’t plan ahead enough to marinate the chops overnight so we compensated by making a sauce out of the pan drippings, mustard, beer and herbs to drizzle over. We also substituted rosemary for thyme because it was readily available but either herb would be delicious, as long as its fresh. The final alteration was that we omitted most of the cream and sauteed the cabbage and apples in beer and cider vinegar- i would definitely recommend this approach. In the end I’m sure the F&W recipe is delicious as is but sometimes you just have to improvise with available ingredients.
My Coworker also shared a yummy cabbage recipe I can’t wait to use as a side on my next nacho/burrito night. It would even be tasty in a fish taco!
Ingredients:
lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, olive oil, salt, pepper and shredded cabbage
Combine all ingredients and season to taste- the longer you let sit the more the flavors can merry. If you like it a little spicy add some jalapenos.
You can also try Kim-Chi and slaw! I made an asian slaw (jalapenos, red peppers, carrots) and ate it with the TJ’s flash frozen Ahi Tuna last week and it was so yummy!) Fish Tacooooooooooo ftw
paul just came back form a conference in SF and was absolutely RAVING about the fish tacos he had at some hole-in-the-wall. SF/BAY AREA here we come!!!! crows….????