FRENCH STYLE CREAMED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Wash the cabbage, remove outer leaves and slice (wash again if necessary).
• Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add salt and cabbage and cook for 10 minutes.
• Drain cabbage.
• Heat the lard in a large pan, add the garlic making sure it doesn't brown.
• Add the cabbage and bouquet garni.
• Moisten with the stock and and season.
• Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, checking occasionally to ensure there is some liquid at the bottom of the pan and adding more stock if necessary.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the creme fraiche, stir and serve immediately.