Irish Bacon and Cabbage Recipe
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Irish Bacon and Cabbage Recipe
Description
In this recipe, thick-cut bacon is cut into pieces and cooked gently in a stockpot until lightly browned but not fully crisp. Onion wedges are added next and sautéed until softened. Then, cabbage wedges are placed in the pot along with chicken broth and mustard seeds.
The mixture simmers covered until the cabbage becomes tender, allowing the bacon’s smoky flavor to permeate the vegetables. The mustard seeds add a subtle texture and a mild pungency. Salt and pepper are adjusted at the end to taste.
This dish is traditionally served with whole grain mustard on the side. It works well as a filling supper or as part of a traditional Irish meal. The combination of tender cabbage and hearty bacon makes it satisfying without complexity.
Leftover pan-fried cabbage can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days and is best reheated in a skillet rather than a microwave to maintain texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces Bacon thick-cut
- 1 green cabbage large
- 1 onion large
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place a large stockpot over medium heat. Cut the bacon strips into 4 pieces each. Separate the bacon pieces and place in the pot. Stir and sizzle until the bacon is cooked, but not fully crispy.
- Meanwhile, peel the onion and cut it into 8 wedges. Then cut the cabbage in half and remove the core. Cut the cabbage into 12 wedges. Once the bacon is mostly cooked, add the onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes to soften.
- Add the cabbage, chicken broth, and mustard seeds. Stir to move the cabbage to the bottom of the pot and bring the bacon upward. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the thickest parts of the cabbage are tender. Stir once or twice while cooking. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Serve with whole grain mustard on the side, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftover pan-fried cabbage in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet instead of the microwave to preserve texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8ounces | |
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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