Caramelized Cabbage and Onions with Bacon
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4.6
Caramelized Cabbage and Onions with Bacon
Description
Starting with crispy bacon rendered in a skillet, the cabbage and onions are added and cooked covered initially to wilt then uncovered to reduce moisture and encourage caramelization. Garlic, black pepper, salt, and optional nutmeg are added later along with the cooked bacon, and cooking continues until the cabbage achieves a browned, deeply flavored texture resembling caramelized onions.
The dish offers a balance of smoky, salty, and sweet notes with soft and slightly chewy textures. It complements hearty meals and can serve as a flavorful vegetable side, adding complexity.
Patience is key, as the extended cooking time over medium heat transforms the cabbage’s texture and flavor. Removing the core and slicing cabbage uniformly helps ensure even cooking.
Ingredients
- 4 lices Bacon thick-cut
- 1 large yellow onion sliced
- 1 medium-sized head cabbage thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg optional
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Begin by slicing the cabbage into strips. Remove the tough white inner core. Chop it such that the shreds are all very close to the same size.
- Cook the bacon over medium-high heat in a large skillet until crispy. Set bacon on a plate and leave the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the cabbage and onion to the skillet, stir well, and cover.
- Cook with cover on. After about 5 minutes, cabbage will begin to wilt. Keep cooking, covered, stirring occasionally for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the cover, sprinkle with sea salt and finish cooking the rest of the way, uncovered.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until cabbage has wilted completely and has lost much of its water, about 40 minutes
- Add the garlic, black pepper, nutmeg and cooked bacon and continue cooking another 10 to 20 minutes, until cabbage turns slightly brown and has a similar consistency to caramelized onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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