Cabbage with Sausage
(from Wartman’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves 3 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thin slices (3 cups)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 (12-oz) bottle beer
- 1 lb smoked kielbasa, cut into 2-inch-long pieces
- 1 medium head cabbage (2 1/2 lb), halved lengthwise, then cut into 2-inch-thick wedges
Directions
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Melt ghee in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, then add onion, sugar, and salt.
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Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is golden, about 15 minutes.
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Stir in beer, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pot.
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Then add kielbasa, cabbage, and potatoes and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender, about 1 hour.
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Transfer kielbasa and vegetables to a large platter, discarding remaining liquid if desired.