Side Dish: United States – Fried Cabbage with Ham Hock

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 55 min

Total 1 hr 5 min

Ingredients

1 smoked ham hock (1–1.5 lbs / 450–680 g)
1 medium head green cabbage, cored and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) bacon drippings or oil
2 cups (480 ml) chicken stock or water
1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
1–2 tbsp (15–30 ml) apple cider vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large Dutch oven, heat drippings over medium-high heat and brown the ham hock briefly on all sides, about 4 minutes.
2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
3. Pour in chicken stock, add ham hock back in if removed, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 30 minutes to meld flavors.
4. Add chopped cabbage and sugar, cover, and simmer another 20–30 minutes until cabbage is tender and ham begins to fall from the bone.
5. Remove ham hock, shred any meat and return to the pot, stir in vinegar, adjust salt and pepper, and serve.