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Southern Smothered Cabbage with Smoked Turkey

This flavorful smothered cabbage has onions, garlic, authentic creole spices, and tender smoked turkey. It's a classic southern side dish that's perfect for just about any soul food style meal!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Creole, Southern
Keyword smothered cabbage
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Rosie

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of savoy cabbage, or regular green cabbage chopped
  • 1 large smoked turkey wing
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion chopped
  • 2 1/2 tsp creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4-6 cloves garlic

Instructions

To Make the Smoked Turkey Wing:

  • Place the smoked turkey into a large pot and pour in 4 cups of water.
  • Bring the water to a boil and cook until the turkey is tender. At this time, there will be very little liquid in the pot, but do not get rid of it (it's flavor, baby!!).
  • Next, turn the heat off and remove the turkey from the pot.
  • Chop the turkey meat into bite-sized pieces, then set to the side.

To Make the Smothered Cabbage:

  • Place the pot back on the stovetop and turn the heat to medium-high.
  • Add in the onions, and garlic then cook until they are translucent.
  • Start adding in the cabbage, and stir. Cover the pot and let the cabbage cook down some.
  • Toss in the smoked turkey meat and sprinkle in the creole seasoning and black pepper.
  • Stir everything, then place the lid on the pot and let the cabbage cook down. (You can start to check doneness after about 15 minutes, and stir occasionally).
  • Cook the cabbage until it's nice and tender to your liking.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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