Jamaican Cabbage Sweet Sour (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 teaspoons olive oil
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2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 jalapeno or habanero, finely diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 cup shredded carrot
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup water
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½ sweet onion, diced
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3 green onions, chopped
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1 small head green cabbage
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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1 ½ teaspoon salt
# Instructions:
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Slice the cabbage into thin ribbons and give it a good rinse under cold running water. Let it drain in a strainer.
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Melt butter and heat oil over medium in a pot or dutch oven. Toss in the onion and let it soften for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and stir constantly for another minute.
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Throw in the peppers, grated carrot, and green onion. Give everything a stir and let it cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Pile in the cabbage along with the thyme, spices, and water. Hold off on the sugar and vinegar for now.
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Lower the heat a bit, cover it up, and let it steam gently for around 10 minutes.
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Once everything’s softened up, stir in the sugar and vinegar. Let it cook for just another minute or two.
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Fish out the thyme and serve it warm.
# Notes:
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This take on Jamaican cabbage gets its tangy-sweet flavor from the sugar and vinegar combo.
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Want it extra hot? Keep the seeds in the jalapeno or habanero.
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Aim for a crisp-tender texture when it's done—don’t overdo it.
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It’s a great match with jerk chicken, curry goat, or other Caribbean favorites.