Creamy Savoy Cabbage – German-Style
This German-style, creamy Savoy cabbage is a quick and comforting side dish made with tender cabbage, a bit of bacon, and a smooth, flavorful sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 267kcal
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
Ingredients
- 1.6 lbs Savoy cabbage Note 1
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove
- 3-4 thin slices of bacon about 2.5 oz/ 75 g, Note 2
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- a few gratings of nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup vegetable stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- fine sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Quarter the Savoy cabbage, remove the core, and slice the quarters into thin strips. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the bacon; keep everything separate, as each ingredient cooks at a different pace.1.6 lbs Savoy cabbage + 1 medium onion + 1 large garlic clove + 3-4 thin slices of bacon
- Sauté the base: Heat a large, wide pot or deep sauté pan. Add the butter and bacon and cook for 2 minutes, until the bacon begins to render its fat. Add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.1 tablespoon butter + bacon + onion +garlic
- Cook Savoy cabbage: Add the sliced cabbage and stir well to combine. The pot will look very full at first, but the cabbage will quickly wilt. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and a few gratings of nutmeg.cabbage + ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt + ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper + a few gratings of nutmeg
- Add dairy: In a small bowl, whisk the flour and vegetable stock until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pot, stirring to combine. Add the heavy cream and sour cream and mix well.2 tablespoons all-purpose flour + ¾ cup vegetable stock + ½ cup heavy cream + ½ cup sour cream
- Simmer Savoy cabbage: Cook on medium-low heat for 6-7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the sauce is creamy. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.fine sea salt and ground black pepper
Notes
- Savoy cabbage: This quantity equals about one small to medium head, or half of a large one. A little more or less won’t affect the recipe - it’s very forgiving.
- Bacon: You can replace the bacon with pancetta cubes, or simply omit it to make the dish vegetarian.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of the dish | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1021mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2625IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg