Braised Cabbage With Bacon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
207 kcal
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian
Braised Cabbage With Bacon
Description
Braised Cabbage With Bacon starts by rendering bacon in a pan until crisp, then adding sliced garlic and onions to cook until golden. Thinly sliced cabbage is added with salt and pepper and cooked briefly to wilt. The pan is covered and the cabbage simmers over low heat for 35 to 45 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the cabbage to become tender without drying out.
The bacon lends a smoky, salty background flavor while the soft cabbage carries sweetness developed through slow cooking. Garlic and onions contribute aromatics that enhance the overall savory profile. The resulting texture balances tender, softened cabbage with bits of crispy bacon.
Serving as a flavorful vegetable side, this dish pairs well with pork or beef mains. It showcases how simple ingredients can transform through slow braising into a comforting dish with depth.
For easy slicing, quarter the cabbage into wedges before coring and slicing thinly. Adding a little water if the cabbage begins to dry during cooking helps maintain moisture and prevents burning.
Ingredients
- 1 green cabbage large, cored and sliced into ½-inch thick
- ½ pound Bacon cut into ½- inch thick
- 1 onion thinly sliced, large
- 6 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the bacon in a large sauce over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, around 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add cabbage, salt, and pepper and cook until slightly wilted, 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook covered for about 35 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cabbage is tender. Add a couple of tablespoons of water if it becomes dry.
- Adjust taste and season with salt and pepper if need be.
Notes
- Quarter the cabbage before coring and slicing thinly to get better control while cutting.
- Add a few tablespoons of water if the cabbage looks dry during braising to keep it moist.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 163IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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