Braised Cabbage with Bacon Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    437 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    European

Braised Cabbage with Bacon Recipe

Explore the delightful mix of tangy, smoky, and sweet in our Braised Cabbage with Bacon. This Beer Braised Cabbage is your new favorite comfort food!

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 5 cups sliced green cabbage about half of one medium head
  • 1 small yellow onion vertically sliced
  • 1 firm crisp apple (such as Fuji or Honeycrisp), seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups beer brown or amber ale works best*
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
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Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large heavy pot over medium heat until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate, reserving the bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add the butter to the same pot, along with the cabbage, onion, and apple. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
  3. Add the beer, vinegar, caraway seeds, salt, pepper, and sugar to the pot. Stir well, then use a utensil to submerge the cabbage mixture under the beer. Turn the heat up to medium-high and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is tender, about 20-30 minutes. Return the bacon to the pot, toss well, and serve warm.

Notes

  • *If you don't want to end up with a partial beer leftover, you can use one 12-ounce beer + 4 ounces of water or low-sodium chicken broth.
  • To store Beer-braised cabbage with Bacon leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. While you can freeze this dish for up to 2 months, be aware that the texture of the cabbage might become softer upon thawing.
  • Reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until it's heated through, stirring occasionally. If the mixture seems dry when reheating, adding a little water or extra beer can help restore the moisture and flavors.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 437kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 1565mg (65%) Potassium 353mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 199IU (4%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 180mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 437kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 1565mg 65%
Potassium 353mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 199IU 4%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 180mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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