Cooking in the Union camp at City Point, Virginia
Looking for a hearty meal to help fend off winter’s cold? Try this Civil War-era recipe for cabbage stew.
Cabbage Stew
Ingredients:
– one head green cabbage, sliced (approx. 1/2″)
– 2 medium onions, sliced (approx. 1/2″)
– 12 oz. salt pork, cubed
– 2 cans of stewed tomatoes
– salt, garlic salt, pepper, cajun seasoning or ground red pepper
Instructions:
1. Fry the salt pork in a very large, hot, cast iron pot until well browned (do not drain)
2. Turn the heat down; add cabbage and cook until wilted.
3. Add onions and cook until translucent.
4. Continue cooking over low heat for apprxomately 1 hour.
5. Add tomatoes and cover.
6. Continue cooking at a simmer. The flavors will blend nicely the longer it cooks.
7. Add garlic salt (small amount) and salt and pepper to taste.
8. Add a very small amount of cajun seasoning or ground red pepper. Be sure to taste after adding each time.
9. Stir occasionally.
10. After approximately 2–3 hours, start tasting then season/cook more if necessary.
(Recipe retrieved from totalgettysburg.com/civil-war-recipes.html)
