CABBAGE WITH PROSCIUTTO

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Cabbage With Prosciutto image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 pounds white or green cabbage
Salt to taste, if desired
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 ounces prosciutto cut into thin strips, about 3/4 cup
2 whole cloves
1 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
A generous grinding of black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut away and discard tough core of cabbage. Open up leaves and remove any remaining tough core.
  • Bring enough water to a boil to cover cabbage. Add salt to taste. Add cabbage and when the water returns to a boil let cook 5 minutes. Drain well.
  • Cut or chop cabbage into 2-inch cubes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet or casserole and add onion and prosciutto. Cook, stirring, until wilted and add cabbage and cloves. Add the broth and black pepper. Bring to a boil and cover closely. Cook over moderate heat about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and remove from heat.

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