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Kapusta (Polish Braised Cabbage)

This classic Polish cabbage side dish is easy to prepare and super tasty!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 - 6 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Polish

Ingredients

  • 2 oz (3-4 strips) bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ small head cabbage (roughly 1 lb), shredded
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Sauté the diced bacon in a medium sauté pan with a lid, over medium high heat, 2-3 min.
  2. Add the diced onions. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and the onions are golden. (At this point, if there is a lot of fat in the pan from the bacon, drain some off, leaving just enough bacon grease to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.)
  3. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  4. Add the shredded cabbage and water. Cover the pot and simmer for 7-10 minutes, until the cabbage has softened.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the salt and pepper. Taste your kapusta, and adjust the seasonings as desired.
  6. Serve with polish sausage or pierogi.