Give Floridas state tree some love with this unique vegetable dish.
Swamp cabbage is a nickname for the sabal palm tree, which flourishes in South Florida.
(Fun fact: The sabal palm is also Floridas state tree!)
Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley
In this simple version, thick-cut bacon offers the smoky pork flavor that permeates the dish.
And you might put your axe awayacquiring your hearts of palm is as simple as opening a can.
The resulting dish is rich, umami-forward, and just a bit spicy.
Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley
The hearts of palm are tangy and a little bit crunchy and offer a nice contrast to the cabbage.
All of the vegetables soak up all the flavors from the sauce, making every bite delicious.
Stir in the cabbage, tomatoes, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf.
Remove the pot from the heat.
Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf and stir in the apple cider vinegar.
Season to taste with additional red pepper flakes, if desired, and serve.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a Dutch oven or saucepan, adding some water to loosen it up as needed.
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