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drunken cabbage

(4 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Beth Gordon
@egordon12020
South Charleston, OH

I started making this when I worked at a fine-dining restaurant in Pittsburgh. This would be great with some peppercorn-crusted pork or even salmon.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This drunken cabbage is a different and delicious way to prepare cabbage. Wine adds a robust flavor that pairs nicely with the citrus orange. As the cabbage cooks, it absorbs the wine, orange juice, and orange zest flavors. Raisins (or dried currants) are a surprise pop of sweetness. It will be a wonderful side dish for a roasted pork loin, pork chops, or baked chicken.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For drunken cabbage

  • 1 lg
    cabbage head (red or green)
  • 1 Tbsp
    orange zest
  • 1/4 c
    orange juice, fresh
  • 1/2 c
    dried currants or raisins
  • 1/2 c
    red wine
  • 1/4 c
    stock
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 c
    butter

How To Make drunken cabbage

  • Shred the cabbage.
    1
    Peel the outer leaves from the cabbage (save for cabbage rolls). Wash cabbage. Cut in quarters and shred. Prep the orange as well.
  • Put currants (or raisins) in a bowl and cover with red wine.
    2
    Put currants (or raisins) in a bowl and pour the red wine over the top. Let set for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add stock and orange juice to a large pot.
    3
    Add stock and orange juice to a large pot (you'll need it when you start anyway). Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the cabbage, raisins, wine, and the orange zest.
    4
    Add the cabbage, raisins (and the remaining wine they were soaked in), and the orange zest. Stir often with tongs (to ensure you turn the cabbage at the bottom).
  • Cook until the cabbage is almost done.
    5
    Cook until the cabbage is almost done (to your liking). Then add salt and pepper.
  • Finish by adding the butter.
    6
    Finish by adding the butter and toss to coat everything.
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