Braised Green Cabbage with Bacon and Thyme

I have not known many ways with cabbage. Lets just say the only thing my mom did with cabbages was making stir fry. So in general I am not a cabbage fan, that was until I discovered this recipe. It absolutely fantastic. I have made it a couple of times when I have had people over and the compliments I get are all good ones. You need to slice the cabbage extra fine to get excellent results. This is great with chicken, pork and I have even served it with a lamb.

Serves 5

Ingredients:

315ml of chicken stock

250ml of white wine

6 pieces of smoked streaky bacon

small handful of fresh thyme leaves

1 white cabbage - outer leaves removed, cored and very thinly sliced

nice big chunk of butter don't be shy

extra virgin olive oil

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

Bring your stock, bacon and thyme to a boil in a large saucepan. Add in your finely sliced cabbage. Stir and put the lid on and boil for 5 min. Turn the heat down to a low medium heat and let it simmer for 20min or until the cabbage is nice and tender. Keeping an eye on it you can add some extra stock or wine it is your choice. Add the butter, extra virgin olive oil, and season with the salt and pepper.

Bing walla Bing ... it is ready. Serve immediately and enjoy!!!