Recipe of the Week: Swamp Cabbage

Special to the Caloosa Belle

Posted 1/31/22

Swamp Cabbage

Ingredients:

3 slices bacon

2 heads freshly cut swamp cabbage  (hearts of palm), chopped

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon salt

1/2 …

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Recipe of the Week: Swamp Cabbage

Posted Monday, January 31, 2022 2:32 pm

Special to the Caloosa Belle

Swamp Cabbage

Ingredients:

3 slices bacon

2 heads freshly cut swamp cabbage  (hearts of palm), chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions :

Fry the bacon over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Set aside, reserving drippings. Put swamp cabbage and remaining ingredients, including fried bacon and bacon drippings, in a 6-quart pot. Fill the pot 1/2 full with water and bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cabbage is tender. Adjust salt and pepper, to taste. Serve hot as a side dish.

This week’s recipe provided by Southern Heritage Real Estate.