Dot’s Ham, Cabbage, and Potatoes

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0

Dot's Ham, Cabbage, and Potatoes Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr 20 min

Ready In

1 hr 50 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

379

Sugar

11g

Fat

21g

Dot's Ham, Cabbage, and Potatoes is a traditional Southern recipe that has been passed down for generations, like many classic comfort foods. This simple meal of ham, cabbage, and potatoes can be made with few ingredients that nearly everyone has at home. It's an inexpensive dish that is easy to prepare and filling enough to feed a lot of people. Aside from being a Southern staple, the recipe originated in the days when the cooks would make the most of the ingredients they had and would create a meal by using the excess ham to flavor the vegetables. Today, Dot's Ham, Cabbage, and Potatoes remain a beloved dish, perfect for a cozy night in or when you just want a hearty, comforting meal.

Instructions

1.	Add the smoked pork butt into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook for an hour or until the meat is fully cooked.
2.	Remove the pork butt from the pot and set aside. Add the peeled and cubed potatoes and the quartered cabbage into the pot with the pork broth. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
3.	While the vegetables are cooking, shred the cooked pork by using a fork.
4.	Once the vegetables are cooked, drain any excess liquid and mash them together. Add the shredded pork back into the pot and stir to combine.
5.	Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

PROS

Dot’s Ham, Cabbage, and Potatoes is an affordable and easy-to-make meal that can be cooked in just a single pot.

With the smoky flavor from the pork and the natural sweetness from the cabbage and potatoes, it’s a dish that pleases all tastes.

CONS

The dish may seem a little bland or unappetizing to some, as it has no complex flavors and no additional spices.
The recipe is also high in sodium and can be quite fatty, considering the use of pork.

It’s not suitable for vegetarians and, for some, may trigger allergic reactions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its few cons, Dot’s Ham, Cabbage, and Potatoes have health benefits.
Cabbage is high in vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, and potassium.
Potatoes are high in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium.
Pork is an excellent source of protein, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and zinc.

	1 pound smoked pork butt
	water to cover
	salt and ground black pepper to taste
	2 pounds red potatoes , peeled
	1 head cabbage , cored and quartered