Name: Braised Cabbage
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 medium cabbage, cut into 8 wedges with core intact -; 2 tbsp. butter -; 8 oz. Mushrooms, sliced -; 3 shallots, thinly sliced -; 1 large carrot, chopped -; 3 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds -; 2 sprigs thyme, stems removed -; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard -; 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour -; 1 1/4 c. beer, such as a pilsner or lager -; 1 1/2 c. vegetable stock -; 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 2 sliced white beard, crusts removed, cut into ½” cubes -; 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder -; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -

Ingredients for - Braised Cabbage

1. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2. 1 medium cabbage, cut into 8 wedges with core intact

3. 2 tbsp. butter

4. 8 oz. Mushrooms, sliced

5. 3 shallots, thinly sliced

6. 1 large carrot, chopped

7. 3 cloves garlic, minced

8. 1 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds

9. 2 sprigs thyme, stems removed

10. 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

11. 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour

12. 1 1/4 c. beer, such as a pilsner or lager

13. 1 1/2 c. vegetable stock

14. 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

15. Kosher salt

16. Freshly ground black pepper

17. 2 sliced white beard, crusts removed, cut into ½” cubes

18. 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

19. 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

20. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

How to cook deliciously - Braised Cabbage

1 . Stage

Make the Cabbage and Braising Liquid: In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil until it starts to shimmer. Working in batches if necessary, add cabbage wedges in one even layer and cook, turning once, until thoroughly browned on each side, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

2 . Stage

Wipe out the pot, melt butter over medium heat until foamy. Add mushrooms and cook until they begin to become golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in shallots and carrots, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes more.

3 . Stage

Add garlic, caraway seeds, and thyme, and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Add Dijon and cook for about 1 minute more. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, mix thoroughly, and cook until the smell of raw flour dissipates, about 1 to 2 minutes.

4 . Stage

Pour in the beer, vegetable stock, and apple cider vinegar, making sure to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, allowing the liquid to cook down until reduced by about one-third, about 8 minutes.

5 . Stage

Season the braising liquid to taste with salt and pepper, then add the cabbage back to the pot. Cover and cook, flipping the cabbage once halfway through, for about 40 minutes.

6 . Stage

Meanwhile, Make the Croutons: Adjust oven rack to center position, and preheat oven to 350ºF. On a baking sheet, tosscubed white bread, oil, garlic powder and salt. Transfer to the oven and bake for about 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside.

7 . Stage

To serve, add cabbage to a bowl and top with braising mixture and a few croutons.