Braised Cabbage

Ok,  I’m gonna start by apologizing because I have no pictures to post as I had no batteries for my camera.  :(  But never fear!  The recipe still kicks ass though!  Here is a great side dish made of cabbage.  Not only is cabbage inexpensive, it stays well in the refrigerator and is a satisfying to eat (if done right). 

Braised Cabbage (serves 2-3 side dishes)

• 1/2 head of cabbage (about 2 cups packed) sliced thin
• 4 strips of bacon diced
• 2 cloves of garlic diced
• 1 Tbs. rice wine vinegar
• 2 Tbs. spicy mustard
• 1/3 cup chicken stock
• 1 Tbs. caraway seeds
• salt and pepper to taste

Render bacon in a large skillet.   Remove bacon and reserve drippings.  With heat at medium, add garlic and saute for 15 seconds, then add cabbage.  Add salt, pepper and caraway seeds to cabbage and let cabbage saute for a couple minutes (don’t burn it, just soften it slightly).   Next, add chicken stock to pan then cover.  Let cabbage braise to desired doneness (I like mine crisp-tender, roughly 5 minutes).  Remove cover, add mustard to sauce and reduce till it just coats cabbage.  Add bacon back into cabbage and serve.