Stewed Cabbage

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Serves 6-8 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat 

• 1 large head of cabbage (or 2 small), sliced 

• 1-2 onions, diced 

• 1 package tasso, chopped (12-16 oz.)

• 1 package andouille sausage, chopped (12-16 oz.)

• 1 stalk celery, chopped 

• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 

• 1 bay leaf 

• Salt 

• Freshly ground black pepper 

• Tabasco (5-10 dashes, depending on preference)

Instructions

1. Heat the bacon fat in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. 

2. Add the cabbage and onions and cook, stirring often, until soft, 5-10 minutes. 

3. Add the tasso, andouille sausage, celery, garlic, and bay leaf and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. 

4. Add enough water to cover the cabbage, then bring to a boil. Add Tabasco. 

5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover.

6. Slowly simmer the cabbage until it's tender, about 1.5 hours. 

7. Add more water as needed. 

8. Season with salt and pepper.