Savoy Cabbage Stewed in Vinegar

This is the original recipe for cabbage stewed with vinegar: the dish comes from the heart of Emilia Romagna and enhances one of the most excellent vegetables of winterClean the cabbage and slice it into strips. Blanch them in salted boiling water for 1 minute, then drain. Dice the pancetta and brown it in a large pot with a little bit of oil, a small pat of butter and a chopped onion. Add the cabbage when the onion begins to color, and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in half a glass of white wine and half a glass of vinegar, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with croutons.