alabama sour cream cabbage

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Jul 20, 2013

This is a recipe my grandma used to make; she was raised by a lady my mother said was called Mrs. Gilmore, no one knows my grandma's origin; but my grandma lived in Alabama and married a solider. My mom was born in Alabama too-(my mom's name is Magnolia) and made this recipe taught by her mother and me by my mother...very old recipe.I was born in 1940- my mom in 1921 my grandma in 1901-grandma Gilmore in 1885...

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of green cabbage, shredded
  • 1/4 cup grated celery
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease or butter
  • 2 dashes nutmeg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • salt - to taste
  • 1 cup dairy sour cream, or buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 6 or 8 slices cooked crumbled bacon
  • garnish - with shredded cheese

How To Make alabama sour cream cabbage

  • Step 1
    Cook cabbage in a large skillet with bacon grease or butter over low heat until just tender, do not brown;add celery,nutmeg and salt.
  • Step 2
    Beat egg and flour together; add sour cream or buttermilk, sugar, and vinegar. Pour over cabbage. Stir to combine and heat until thickened and hot. Serve with cheese sprinkled on top.

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