Pork chops & sausages with cabbage

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsGreen cabbage
1tablespoonButter
4Loin chops about 1/2lb each
1cupOnion, chopped fine
1teaspoonGarlic, minced
½cupDry white wine
½teaspoonCumin
1Bay leaf
½teaspoonThyme
2Whole cloves
½cupWater
1poundsKielbasa, cut in half
Crosswise

Directions

1. Cut away and discard the core of the cabbage. Cut the cabbage length wise into eighths. Cut each piece crosswise into ½-in.

pieces. There should be about 12 cups, loosely packed. Set aside. 2.

Heat the butter in a heavy, flameproof casserole with a tight-fitting lid. Put chops in casserole. Cook over moderately high heat about 2 min. on each side or until lightly browned. 3. Scatter the onion and garlic around the chops and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the wine and stir. Add the cabbage, cumin, bay leaf, thyme and cloves.

Add the water. Cover closely and cook for 30 min. 4. Add the pieces of sausage and cook again. Continue cooking 15 min. Discard the bay leaf.