Pork and Cabbage Soup - Martha Stewart

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork lard

Turkey bacon cuts calories and fat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and can be less expensive.

Chop Savoy cabbage and set aside.

Cut spareribs into pieces.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add bacon; cook until crispy.

Add spareribs to the pot and brown on all sides.

Stir in chopped Savoy cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Add sauerkraut to the pot and mix well.

Pour in enough water or broth to cover the ingredients; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the meat is tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and serve hot.

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