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Easy Smoked Cabbage Stew

Sylwia Vaclavek
This, easy, one pot smoked Cabbage Stew is a great vessel to create a delicious meal in no time. Add smoked ribs, meatballs or homemade sausage or eat just as is.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Polish
Servings 5
Calories 192 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • spoon or spatula
  • vegetable peeler
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • wood pellet smoker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head of cabbage chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ½ cup tomato pure strained tomatoes
  • ½ cup bbq sauce
  • 1 cup broth
  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp marjoram
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp dill
  • Salt pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add salt to the chopped cabbage and massage it for a minute or so. This simple yet effective technique that can improve the texture, flavor, and overall quality of your dish.
  • Peel and dice the onion and carrots. Clean and slice the mushrooms.
  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion to the pot and saute until softened and translucent. About 3-4 minutes
  • Add carrots and cook together for a few minutes. Add mushrooms. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 or so minutes.
  • Add cabbage. You can do it all at once or add it gradually, stirring well after each addition to combine and mix with other ingredients. Cook 5-6 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, broth, tomato puree and paste, bbq sauce, chipotle and all the seasonings. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and distribute them evenly throughout the stew.
  • Preheat your smoker to 225-250F. Oak, maple, or fruitwoods such as cherry or apple wood pellets will complement the flavors of the cabbage stew.
  • Transfer the pot with stew to the smoker. Leave the lid off the pot for the first 15-20 minutes of the cook. This will allow the cabbage stew to absorb and get infused with smoky flavor.
  • After this initial smoke, place the lid on the pot and continue cooking, stirring occasionally. It may take around 2 hours more to cook.
  • The Cabbage Stew is done when the vegetables are tender. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
  • Once the stew is cooked, remove it from the smoker, discard the bay leaves, set aside and let the flavors meld.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot with crusty bread, potatoes or meat of your choice.

Notes

Add salt to the chopped cabbage and massage it for a minute or so. This simple yet effective technique that can improve the texture, flavor, and overall quality of your dish.
Layer Flavors - don't skip sautéing aromatics like onion and garlic. This helps to develop a rich and complex flavor profile in the stew.
Low and Slow - allow the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to become tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Don't overcook the cabbage. Monitor the texture and cook until the cabbage is tender and still little crispy
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 1077mgPotassium: 792mgFiber: 7gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 4805IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cabbage, stew
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