Smothered Cabbage, Venetian Style (Sofegao)

Shredded cabbage slow-cooked in a sealed pot with onion, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar until meltingly tender.

Smothered Cabbage, Venetian Style (Sofegao)

Shredded cabbage slow-cooked in a sealed pot with onion, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar until meltingly tender.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 minute min

Total Time 16 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 2 pounds cabbage (Green, Red, or Savoy)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon wine vinegar

Method

 

Instructions

1. Shred cabbage very fine (discard core).
2. Sauté onion in oil until deep gold. Add garlic.
3. Add cabbage, toss to coat and wilt.
4. Add salt, pepper, vinegar.
5. Cover tightly. Cook on minimum heat for 1.5 hours.
6. Add a splash of water only if absolutely needed.

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