Yes it can! In fact, to get the benefits out of cabbage, cook it with the mindset that less is more. Cooking the cabbage for long periods not only makes it completely unappealing, but reduces the cancer fighting benefits that are present in cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli and cauliflower. With this in mind, a quick saute is perfect for achieving a tender-crisp texture that can bring out the sweetness of the cabbage. Combined with some classic flavouring, cabbage could become a staple in your house just like it has in mine. Here`s a simple, inexpensive and delicious meal that combines another cheap staple, sliced pork belly, along with apple, onion and a bit of celery. The result is a homey, classic pairing that is easy to whip up and easy on your wallet:
Pork Belly Cabbage:
250g sliced pork belly, diced (this is not cured bacon - just the pork)
1 large diced apple
2 stalks celery sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
salt & pepper to taste


More cabbage facts:
- Digestive: cabbage juice has been shown to have a role in helping to heal ulcers and the digestive tract
- Cholesterol - Cabbage helps to lower LDL - or the 'bad cholesterol'
- Cancer Protection - Like its cousins, broccoli and cauliflower, cabbage has antioxidants to fight cancer
- Anti-inflammatory - All types of cabbage contain polyphenols that help to reduce inflammation
Nutrition Facts | ||||||
Serving Size 297 g
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Amount Per Serving
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Calories
180
Calories from Fat
25
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat
2.8g
4%
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Saturated Fat
0.9g
5%
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Trans Fat
0.0g
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Cholesterol
55mg
18%
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Sodium
73mg
3%
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Potassium
653mg
19%
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Total Carbohydrates
16.7g
6%
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Dietary Fiber
5.0g
20%
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Sugars
10.1g
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Protein
21.5g
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Nutrition Grade A
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You know that I am going to make this!
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