Port Braised Cabbage

How to cook Port Braised Cabbage

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Serves 7

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 80/20
2 oz. Bacon diced 1/4"
4 oz. Red Onion (julienned 1/8")
1/2 ea. Cinnamon Stick, 3"
1/8-tsp. Ginger (peeled minced 1/8")
2-qts. Red Cabbage, core removed, shaved 1/8”
1/8 tsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves
Fresh Oregano finely chopped
¼-tsp. Garam Masala
¼-cup Tawny Port Wine
¼-cup Red Wine Vinegar
Pinch. Salt and Pepper
1-ea Granny Smith Apple (cored, peeled, diced ¼”)
½-cup Brown Sugar
1/8-tsp. Ground Cloves

How to prepare Cabbage 

1. Place the oil and bacon into a pan and render bacon until crispy.
2. Add the red onion and cinnamon stick. Sauté until soft (approx. 2 to 4 minutes).
3. Add the ginger and sauté until aromatic (approx. 30 seconds).
4. Add the red cabbage and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Be sure not to scorch the ginger on the bottom of the pan.
5. Add the thyme, oregano, garam masala, red wine vinegar, port wine, cloves, and salt & pepper mix. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 to 20 minutes.
6. Add apples and brown sugar. Continue to cook until the liquid is almost dry. Season with salt & pepper mix.