4 fresh hearts of palm
Boiling water
3 oz. white bacon or salt pork, diced
1/2 c. evaporated milk

Rinse hearts of palm in cold water and slice coarsely into a 4 quart pot. Add boiling water to cover, simmer gently 5 to 10 minutes. If the cooking water is bitter, drain and add fresh boiling water.

Meanwhile, saute diced white bacon or salt pork until golden brown. Drain half of the fat and pour the rest in the pot. Cover and simmer until cabbage and pork melt together. Add salt and pepper to taste; then stir in 1/2 cup evaporated milk and simmer an additional 10 minutes.