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Cassoeula pork and savoy cabbage casserole

A Lombard winter stew of pork ribs, sausage and soft savoy cabbage, rich and warming.

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  • Time2 hr
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £3.74 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Brown the ribs and sausages in the oil in a casserole for 10 minutes until golden. Lift out.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Cook the onion, carrot and celery in the same pan for 8 minutes.

    8 min
  3. 3

    Stir in the purée, then the wine, and boil for 3 minutes.

    3 min
  4. 4

    Add the cabbage in handfuls until it wilts, then return the meat and add the stock.

  5. 5

    Cover and simmer on low for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until the pork is tender.

    75 min
  6. 6

    Season well and serve in warm bowls with bread or polenta.

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