SOUTHERN CABBAGE RECIPE

Ingredients:

2½ - 3 lbs head of green cabbage, chopped & rinsed
3 medium sized smoked ham hocks
1 medium sized yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
3 stalks of celery, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
½ tsp ground black pepper( you may add more seasonings)
6 - 8 cups water

Instructions:

1.Place the smoked ham hocks into the slow cooker.

2.Add the celery, onions, bell pepper, and garlic.

3.Pour in the water, then put the lid on the slow cooker.

4.Cook on high for 4 hours.

5.After the 4 hours, add in the cabbage, then sprinkle with the black pepper ( and any seasonings that you may wish to add).

6.Let cook for an additional one hour.

7.Serve and enjoy!

Notes:
I used a 4 qt slow cooker. I was able to fit all of the cabbage into the pot all at once. If you are not able to add all of the cabbage, wait until some of it cooks down, then add the remaining cabbage when you are able to. Also, I used water. However, you can replace the water with chicken broth if you choose.