This is a classic dish that always makes an appearance at our family holiday dinners. I must admit that it doesn't sound appetizing, but if you are brave enough to try it, you may find that you can't live without it; I certainly can't. It's very easy to make, which also helps to make it a winner during the holidays.
Fried Cabbage
1 head of white cabbage (also called green cabbage)
1/2 cup of natural shortening*
2/3 cup of sugar
1-2 oz. sliced jalapenos
Add shortening to large skillet. Slice large chunks of cabbage and add to skillet, then add sugar and jalapenos. Cover and cook on medium high until shortening has melted, then cook on medium low heat for one hour, stirring frequently.
This recipe is an estimate of the way my mother and I make it because there isn't actually an official recipe, we just add the ingredients "by eye." You can play around with the quantities to get it just the way you like it. My mother actually makes it a little differently than I do; she uses bacon grease instead of shortening, and adds several pieces of cooked bacon to the ingredients prior to cooking it. This is my vegetarian version of her recipe.
*(Natural shortening that does not contain hydrogenated oils can be found at most health food/natural food markets.)
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