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Friday, December 3, 2021

Mulligan Stew

 My Grandma Casey was an old time farm wife and used to making do.  She was an incredible cook and could take a little bit of nothing and turn it into a feast.  Two things she made like this were in incredible were macaroni and tomatoes (I have that recipe elsewhere on this blog) and something she called Mulligan Stew, both were heavenly served with hot cornbread.  The Mulligan stew as I remember it, was made at the end of the summer garden and included tomatoes, cabbage, onion and green peppers.  The cabbage, onion and peppers were fried /browned in some bacon grease, then tomatoes were added and all simmered until tender.  I still make this every so often, with a pan of cornbread and remember those family dinners at Grandma’s and all the love we had with each bite.  

If you want to try making this, feel free to adapt the ingredients and amounts.  There really isn’t a set recipe, as it was made with what was on hand.  If you want a bit of heat, add a couple chopped hot peppers or some crushed red pepper.  

1 small head of cabbage, cleaned, cored and chopped

1 large onion, peeled and chopped

1-2 green peppers, cored and chopped

about a quart of peeled and diced tomatoes 

¼ cup or so of bacon grease or oil

Heat the bacon grease in a large pot and then brown the cabbage, onion and green peppers.  When nicely browned, add the tomatoes with their juice and simmer until everything is tender, adding water as needed to prevent sticking.   If you want to use the crushed red pepper, add when add the tomatoes.  Serve up with lots of cornbread.  Hot sauce on the side if you like more heat!