Everyone should try this old-Florida favorite at least once.
We were first introduced to swamp cabbage in achurch cookbookshared with a staff member by a hometown friend.
“Swamp cabbage?!
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What in the world?”
you might imagine our confusionand our intrigue.
We delight in learning about and trying these recipes, hidden treasures of corners of the South.
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Swamp cabbage remains one of the most unique to date.
Swamp cabbage is smoky thanks to sausage and bacon.
The hearts of palm have a meaty texture and briny artichoke-like flavor.
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What Is Swamp Cabbage?
Swamp cabbage is a plant that’s also known as a sabal palm or cabbage palm tree.
Ingredients for Swamp Cabbage
This ingredient list is focused on flavor and great texture.
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Just reheat in a skillet, adding some stock if needed for moisture.
How To Serve Swamp Cabbage
This dish can be a whole meal with a wedge ofcornbread.
You’ve got meat and plenty of vegetables.
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)green bell pepper, chopped (about 1cup)
1small (8 oz.
)yellow onion, chopped (about 1cup)
2large (1 oz.
each)celerystalks, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
8 cups chopped cabbage (from1[2-lb.
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]headcabbage)
1 (14-oz.)
canhearts of palm, drained and sliced
1 (14 1/2-oz.)
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