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Chicken Sausage with Cabbage & Onion
Italians cherish all members of the cabbage family and rely on these
great vegetables to create a myriad of side, pasta and meat dishes.
This cabbage dish makes a comforting entree or delicious side dish to
other proteins. If you have leftovers, chop up the cabbage and
sausages, add a bit of chicken stock and create a flavorful "sauce"
for any cut pasta variety of choice. For an added treat, top with
grated Parmigiano Reggiano for any application. |
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Ingredients |
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1 |
approx. 3 lbs.
cabbage, medium head, cut into 4 wedges, trimmed, cored and
kept intact |
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1/2 |
lb. bacon, thick-cut,
cut crosswise into 1/2 - inch wide strips |
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dinner links Isernio's
Chicken Italian Sausage |
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large (approx. 1/2
lb.) onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly cut crosswise |
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1/3 |
cup cider vinegar |
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2 |
tbsps. butter,
unsalted |
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tbsps. olive oil,
extra virgin |
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Fresh ground black
pepper to taste |
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Sea salt to taste |
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Parmigiano Reggiano,
grated (if desired)
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Method |
 Season
the cabbage wedges with salt and pepper, then steam in a
steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until tender,
about 15 minutes. |
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While
cabbage is steaming, cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet
over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until
crisp-tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer with a slotted
spoon to a plate and reserve the rendered fat in a small
bowl. |
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Simultaneously,
bring about 3" of water to a simmer. Place sausages in water
and let them poach for 10 minutes, taking care not to boil
them. Remove. Let cool until able to handle and then cut in
half lengthwise. |
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Return
2 tablespoons of the bacon fat to the 12-inch skillet. Place
over moderately low heat and place the sausage halves, cut
sides down, until browned on both sides and heated through. |
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Transfer
with tongs to a plate and keep warm, covered. Add onion to
the skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring
occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 6 minutes. |
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Add
sausages and bacon and cook, stirring, until heated through. |
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Add
vinegar and remove from heat, then stir in butter and oil. |
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Serve the
cabbage wedges topped with the sausages, onion and sauce.
Top with cheese, if desired.. |
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(Note:
some people prefer to slice the cabbage into strips and
steam; then toss with all the bacon, sausage, onion and
sauce). Serves 4. |
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