Still, I prefer to cook the roast unstuffed and then, after cooking, spoon some bright and gingery braised red cabbage into the empty crown.

WSJ: A Regal Crown Roast | Mega Meal

Lightly crushed to release flavor and aroma, they're often paired with red cabbage, but they also ennoble ordinary green cabbage, shredded and quick-braised with leeks and a splash of cream.

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