Quick Braised Cabbage With Pancetta Recipes

SAVOY CABBAGE WITH PANCETTA

Steps:

• Cut the cabbage in half lengthwise and remove the core.
• Thinly shred the cabbage and set aside.
• In a large frying pan over med-high heat, saute the pancetta, stirring often, until the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
• Add the onion and saute until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the cabbage, 1 handful at a time, to the pan and saute, allowing the cabbage to cook down before adding more.
• Increase heat to high, pour in the wine, add the caraway seeds, and cook, stirring frequently, until the cabbage has completely wilted, about 5 minutes.
• Oven--Preheat oven to 350°; transfer the cabbage mixture to a Dutch oven and season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook in the oven, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is soft and creamy, 30-45 minutes.
• OR cook in Slow Cooker--Transfer the cabbage mixture to a slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is soft and creamy, 2 hours on Low.
• Serve at once.

QUICK BRAISED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Cut cabbage into 2-inch wedges (you'll have 6 to 8 of them), leaving the core intact so that the wedges stay together while they cook.
• Heat a heavy skillet, over medium heat, and add 1/4 cup oil; heat this until it shimmers, then add cabbage.
• Cook cabbage, turning once, so that it is browned on both sides, abut 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Reduce heat in skillet to medium low, add remaining tablespoon oil; add cloves, mustard seeds, curry leaves, bay leaf, shallot, and garlic, cooking and stirring 1 minute.
• Add ginger, turmeric, 1 tablespoon jalapeno, tomato, and broth; season with salt (you can add more jalapeno to taste).
• Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil; return cabbage, cover, reduce heat to medium, and braise until tender, about 10 minutes (turn once halfway through braising).
• Remove and discard cloves, curry leaves, and bay leaf.

BALSAMIC-BRAISED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Brown 1/3 cup diced pancetta in olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat until crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. Add 1 pound sliced red cabbage, 1 sliced red onion, 1/2 teaspoon each fennel seeds and kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring, until tender, 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top with parsley.