How to Make Ms. Angela's Smothered Cabbage - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ms. Angela's Smothered Cabbage is a classic soul food dish that is rich in flavor and deeply satisfying. This recipe has been passed down through generations and is a staple in many Southern households. With its tender cabbage, savory bacon, and perfectly seasoned broth, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.

What sets Ms. Angela's Smothered Cabbage apart from other cabbage recipes is the method of cooking. Rather than simply boiling the cabbage, it is smothered in a rich,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Cachere's®)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 head cabbage, cut into 2-inch squares
  • ½ (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add pork, Creole seasoning, and salt. Cook until pork is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not drain.
  • Arrange cabbage over pork; cover with diced tomatoes. Add lid and reduce heat to medium. Cook, without stirring, until cabbage is wilted, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir and taste for seasoning.
  • Nutrition

    263 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 431mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 91mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 626mg