Bacon & Cabbage Stew for a Great Depression
Posted: Sunday, March 01, 2009
by Peter Alfieri
Buon Appetito Providence
This recipe has quite a history, it is one of the meals that became popular during The Great Depression. I'm sad to say, there was nothing great about The Great Depression; maybe they should have called it The HUGE Depression or even The DEPRESSING Depression. Now that I've clarified my understanding of one of the darkest times in history for the United States, I'll try to explain the impetus behind my promotion of this recipe. Recent events seem to be pointing to economic disaster far worse than The Great Depression in the next few years to come. This recipe uses ingredients that are low cost, abundant, and have long shelf lives; the bacon can be substituted for the cured variety, and of course the slow cooker can be substituted for a pot over any flame. That being said I think I've done my part in adding a chapter to your survival guide.
A little bit about this dish, besides being easy to make, this stew has rich flavor from the cabbage and bacon. You may substitute or add vegetables to your liking. Either way, I think you'll really enjoy this stew!
Difficulty (Scale from 1-10): 3
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours (high setting) 8 hours (low setting)
Total Time: 4 hour 5 minutes or 8 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 head of cabbage
1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons of salt
1 1/2 cups of baby carrots
1/2 pound (7-8 slices) of bacon - cut into 1 inch long pieces
1 box (32 oz) beef broth
Preparation
Add ingredients in the order listed in a 4 quart slow-cooker, and cover. Set slow-cooker on high and let cook for 4 hours. Or, set slow-cooker on low and let cook for 8 hours.
Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.
Enjoy your stew!
A little bit about this dish, besides being easy to make, this stew has rich flavor from the cabbage and bacon. You may substitute or add vegetables to your liking. Either way, I think you'll really enjoy this stew!
Difficulty (Scale from 1-10): 3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours (high setting) 8 hours (low setting)
Total Time: 4 hour 5 minutes or 8 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 head of cabbage
1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons of salt
1 1/2 cups of baby carrots
1/2 pound (7-8 slices) of bacon - cut into 1 inch long pieces
1 box (32 oz) beef broth
Preparation
Add ingredients in the order listed in a 4 quart slow-cooker, and cover. Set slow-cooker on high and let cook for 4 hours. Or, set slow-cooker on low and let cook for 8 hours.
Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.
Enjoy your stew!
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)Another great recipe to go along with your great personality. Blessings to you! Teresa
Peter,"Mag'ni'feek"! (smile) I'm definitely adding this to my survival guide, and thanks for sharing it with us, Peter. I can always count on you for something delicious.
Peter, yum, sounds delicious, you know me, I will be giving this a try, trying to impress my wife......and I'm sure it will work....Thanks for another great reciepe...I love cabbage, fried, stuffed, soup, you name it I love it!!!! Thanks for sharing this, your fan and friend in pen......Gary.
hi peter,i'm so glad for all your recipes that sound so good, and take so little time.i still have them bookmarked, and will try them as soon as i am able to.i think your recipes are clever, creative, and easy enough for all to follow and make.my best to you,sue
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