This is a recipe from "Granny Williams" personal cookbook which was given to me by her youngest Son several years ago. "Granny Williams" was a real southern lady born and raised in Florida, spending most of her adult life in Okeechobee. This recipe is also a favorite among "Cracker Cowboys".
Simple ingredients, however I would suggest using a seasoned cast iron pot to slowly simmer your Swamp Cabbage in.
3 Hearts (heads) of fresh cut cabbage palm, sliced thin about 1/4 thick
1/4lb of salt pork (white bacon)
2 tbs sugar
1/4 cup of butter
1/2 cup of evaporated milk or whole cream
salt & white pepper to taste
Fry the sliced salt pork in your pot, add the sliced cabbage palm, barely cover with water. Add salt and white pepper to taste. Bring to a boil reduce to a slow simmer and cook approximately 1 hour or until tender. When done add butter and cream. Serve in bowls with soup spoons so you don't miss one drop of this Swamp Cabbage. Now that's real southern eating.
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