Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage, about 1 pound
  • 1 ¼ pound smoked shoulder or butt of pork
  • 6 medium Washington or Idaho potatoes, about 1 1/4 pounds, peeled
  • 6 carrots, about 1/2 pound, trimmed and scraped
  • 2 leeks, trimmed and well washed
  • 4 ribs celery, trimmed and tied
  • 1 onion peeled and stuck with 2 cloves
  • 2 teaspoons allspice
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 peppercorns
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 chicken legs and thighs
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      1228 calories; 73 grams fat; 21 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 30 grams monounsaturated fat; 13 grams polyunsaturated fat; 48 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 90 grams protein; 409 milligrams cholesterol; 1195 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 to 6 servings

Preparation

  1. Remove and discard any tough outer leaves on the cabbage. Quarter the cabbage and remove the core.
  2. In a large kettle, combine the pork butt, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, leeks, celery, onion, allspice, thyme, bay leaf and peppercorns. Cover with water, and salt.
  3. Cover and bring to a boil; simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken legs and simmer for 15 minutes more.
  5. Serve with Dijon-style mustard, cornichons or grated fresh horseradish, or any combination of all of these garnishes.

45 minutes

Dining and Cooking