Caramelized Cabbage

This is a basic recipe that can be used as a side dish to any meal: to top rice, pasta, or polenta, to top meatloaf (aka Kalpudding, which is where I got the idea) or with fish.  Add flavors to spice it up like garlic, cayenne, cumin, paprika, etc.  It’s an easy way to make cabbage yummy, so get creative!

Cabbage, shredded
cooking oil (olive oil, butter, bacon fat, etc.)
Sweetener, optional (molasses, maple syrup, sugar, etc.)
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in skillet on medium high.  Add cabbage and stir to coat.  Reduce heat and cook gently until caramelized and tender, with no liquid remaining, approx 30-60 min.  Stir often to keep from sticking.