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Julie Bove wrote:
> "limey" > wrote in message
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>> Julie Bove wrote:
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>>> Now I just have to figure out what to do with the other half of the
>>> cabbage.

>>
>> When I have a leftover "other half" of the cabbage, I fry some bacon
>> then drain and crumble, shred the cabbage and sauté in the bacon
>> fat, adding a little water, vinegar and sugar near the end. Top
>> with the crumbled bacon.

>
> I don't know. I like bacon but not so fond of cooked cabbage.
>
> Thanks!


Don't be too sure, Julie! I was raised on plain boiled cabbage (back
in the days when the English cooked very plainly) and heartily disliked
the stuff, but sautéed with bacon and onion it's a totally different
animal. Try it - nothing to lose, if you're going to possibly throw it
out anyway.

Dora