Cajun Cabbage Stew

bacon drippings or butter

chopped onion

chopped green bell pepper

stalk (rib) of celery , chopped

chopped garlic

ground pork or beef

of mild andouille or other spicy smoked sausage , sliced

water

chicken or beef bouillon or base (like Better Than Bouillon)

of diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), undrained

medium head of cabbage , halved, cored and sliced

large carrot , scraped and diced

large potato , peeled and diced

Splash of apple cider vinegar

dried basil

dried parsley

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper ,

to 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning , or to taste