Croatian Cabbage Stew ( Prisiljeno Zelje”)

Method

1. I

   Cut the cabbage to narrow strips approximately 5mm wide and 2-5 cm long.

2. II

   Heat water with vinegar and when it boils put cabbage in it.

3. III

   Cook for 3 minutes.

4. IV

   During this put sliced bacon (in small cubes) on fat until transparent, add flour and brown it.

5. V

   Add cold water, tomato juice.

6. VI

   Take out cabbage with hollow spoon, and throw the water out.

7. VII

   Add caraway seeds, season with salt and pepper.

8. VIII

   Cook about 30 minutes or until cabbage softens.

9. IX

   Serve as a side dish to sausages, pork chops, and similar meat and mashed potato.