CROATIAN CABBAGE STEW ( PRISILJENO ZELJE")

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Croatian Cabbage Stew ( Prisiljeno Zelje

This recipe is at least 200 years old. My grand-grandmother was preparing cabbage that way, my, grandmother was preparing that way, my mother was preparing that way, so I am preparing it that way. This is very healthy meal, although it is prepared on pork fat.

Provided by nitko

Categories     Stew

Time 55m

Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

500 g cabbage (one medium cabbage head)
50 g smoked bacon (smoked, dried)
200 g tomatoes (strained juice)
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon lard (but oil can do)
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the cabbage to narrow strips approximately 5mm wide and 2-5 cm long.
  • Heat water with vinegar and when it boils put cabbage in it.
  • Cook for 3 minutes.
  • During this put sliced bacon (in small cubes) on fat until transparent, add flour and brown it.
  • Add cold water, tomato juice.
  • Take out cabbage with hollow spoon, and throw the water out.
  • Add caraway seeds, season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook about 30 minutes or until cabbage softens.
  • Serve as a side dish to sausages, pork chops, and similar meat and mashed potato.

Ell ie
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This is my go-to recipe for cabbage stew. It's always delicious and I love the smoky paprika flavor.


Phuti Matuba
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Wendy Rivers
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


nazma hussain
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I love the smoky paprika flavor in this stew. It's so unique and delicious.


Charles Ndyabawe
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This stew is so flavorful and delicious. The cabbage is cooked perfectly and the pork is so tender.


Pujan Thapa
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I've never made cabbage stew before, but this recipe was easy to follow and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Bree Whisnant
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it's sure to warm you up.


Saul Jan
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I love this stew! The cabbage is so tender and the pork is so juicy. I always serve it with mashed potatoes.


Berlin Berlin
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Monster Don
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the smoky paprika flavor.


Farhan Ali Siyal
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This is my favorite cabbage stew recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Malik Hadi
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family. Everyone loved it!


Vincent Waweru
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This is a great recipe. The cabbage and pork are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cabbage stew.


Buddi Boka
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This stew is amazing! The cabbage is so soft and the pork is so tender. The sauce is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kedir Balyake
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I've made this stew several times and it always turns out great. The cabbage is always tender and the pork is always juicy. The sauce is also very flavorful. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes or rice.


Pranavi Polisetty
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are affordable. The cabbage and pork are both cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for


Sanaofficial Bwp
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the pork was so tender. The flavors were amazing and I loved the smoky paprika flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Misty Ratcliff-Trentham
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This Croatian cabbage stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The cabbage is soft and tender, and the pork is flavorful and juicy. The paprika and caraway seeds add a nice smoky flavor to the dish. I would definitel