Cabbage, welcome to the grill
Barbecue season is upon us — finally! — and it’s time to heat things up with tried-and-true classics and some bold new ideas. This summer, veggies on the grill are on-trend, according to the 2016 Grilling Flavour Forecast by McCormick. So try these thick-cut cabbage steaks with smoky bacon and crumbled blue cheese. Trust us, you’ll want to eat your veggies.
Grilled Cabbage Steaks with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Prep Time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes refrigeration
Cook Time: 20 minutesServes 6
Ingredients
• 6 slices bacon
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) Club House La Grille Smouldering Smoked Applewood Seasoning
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup
• 1 green cabbage, cut into 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick slices (about 6 steaks)
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) thinly sliced green onions
Directions
1. Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Reserve 1 tbsp (15 mL) drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside.
2. Mix seasoning, oil, vinegar, syrup and reserved bacon drippings in small bowl until well blended. Reserve 1 tbsp (15 mL) marinade. Place cabbage steaks in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well.
3. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavour. Remove cabbage steaks from marinade. Reserve any leftover marinade.
4. Grill cabbage steaks over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until tender-crisp, brushing with leftover marinade. Serve cabbage steaks topped with blue cheese, bacon and green onions.
5. Drizzle cabbage with reserved marinade.
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