Servings: 8 people
Calories: 171kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds head of green cabbage with any tough, wilted outer leaves removed
- 4 oz Smoked brisket fat cap
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium red onion finely sliced
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- ½ tablespoon freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
Mix Spice Seasonings
- Add the spices all together in a small mixing bowl and mix well.
Render the Brisket Fat
- Heat large dutch oven on medium heat, add oil and saute the fat for 3-5 minutes. Much of the fat will release into the pot. Remove the fat cap and set it aside.
Saute the Vegetables
- Add the cabbage core pieces to the pan and saute 1-2 minutes. Add the onions and garlic cooking 2-3 minutes, seasoning as you go with the spices.
Braise the Cabbabe
- Add the kale to the pot. Stir, cooking for about a minute. Add the cabbage and mix well ensuring most of the leaves is covered by the rendered fat and seasonings. Add more seasoning.
- Add water, cider vinegar, more seasoning, and the brisket fat cap. Mix, cover, and simmer for 30-45 minutes. Enjoy.
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Notes
Use the entire cabbage. Don't waste any parts, so include the core for flavoring.
Whenever I make smoked brisket, I save the large fat cap after cooking. Most people trim the brisket post-cooking and throw it away. I use it for my sides immediately or store a few days until I'm ready to use it.
Add some acidic ingredient to break through the rendered fat. I like cider vinegar.
Brisket fat can be used to season collard greens, beans, or any other dish where you'd typically use bacon fat or smoked meats like ham hocks, neck bones, or turkey wings.
Braised cabbage pairs well as a BBQ side dish to smoked spare ribs along with collard greens slaw, potato salad, and baked beans followed with a slice of key lime pie.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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