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Boiled Cabbage
Boiled Cabbage is a simple and healthy side dish perfect for pork, chicken, and ham. Learn how to make classic boiled cabbage with this easy recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 136 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds cabbage
- 1/4 pound Bacon
- 8 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash cabbage and remove any wilted leaves.
- Use a heavy knife to quarter the cabbage.
- Cut out the core of the cabbage and slice the quarters into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut the bacon into ½ inch slices.
- Place bacon in a large pot and cook over medium-high heat until the bacon browns. Do not drain the bacon.
- Add the water to the pot.
- Add the cut cabbage to the pot.
- Cook uncovered until the cabbage pieces can be pierced with a fork.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Notes
- If desired you can add a chopped white onion to the cabbage when cooking for additional flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
958mg
(40%)
Potassium
423mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
222IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 958mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 222IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.