Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Cabbage Smothered Cabbage 4.7 (51) 41 Reviews 8 Photos This down-home smothered cabbage dish is a family favorite. The addition of a ham hock and pork shank adds richness and a depth of flavor that can't be beat. It's perfect for a holiday side or everyday meal, and the leftovers freeze well. Submitted by Sandra Garth Updated on August 15, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 8 8 8 8 8 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 quarts water 1 medium ham hock 1 large pork shank 2 tablespoons bacon drippings 1 large head cabbage - washed, cored, quartered, and cut into 2-inch slices salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 ½ cups chicken broth Directions Combine water, ham hock, and pork shank in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until meat is cooked through, about 2 hours. Drain and set meat aside to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Remove meat from pork shank, chop into bite-sized pieces, and place in a bowl. Remove skin and meat from ham hock, chop into very small pieces, and add to the bowl, omitting skin if you prefer. Heat bacon drippings in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. Add 1/4 of the cabbage to the hot skillet and saute until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes. Add 1/4 of the meat mixture. Add another 1/4 of the cabbage, cooking until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes, followed by another 1/4 of the meat mixture. Repeat until all cabbage and meat has been added. Season with salt and pepper. If mixture sticks to the skillet, add 1 to 2 tablespoons chicken broth. Slowly add remaining chicken broth to the cabbage-meat mixture in the skillet, give it a good stir, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until cabbage is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Cook’s Note The ham hock skin adds lots of flavor, but feel free to omit if you prefer. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 157 Calories 9g Fat 9g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 157 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 449mg 20% Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 5g Protein 10g 19% Vitamin C 57mg 64% Calcium 79mg 6% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 391mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved