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Krautflecken mit Speck (Cabbage, Noodles and Bacon)

Recipe for Krautflecken mit Speck (Cabbage, Noodles and Bacon) from the cookbook, German Meals at Oma's! A tender cabbage and bacon mixture is tossed with wide egg noodles and seasoned lightly.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
  • 2 cups (300 grams) diced onions
  • 3 ounces (85 grams) lean bacon finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely diced
  • 2 pounds (908 grams) green cabbage coarsely shredded
  • 1 cup (250 milliliters) beef or vegetable broth plus more as needed
  • 1 package (8 ounces, 225 grams) wide egg noodles
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed
  • 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 milliliters) pure white vinegar optional
  • 2 tablespoons (5 grams) finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon fat is rendered and the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cabbage. Sauté for about 5 minutes, letting some of the cabbage brown.
  3. Stir in the broth. bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan and simmer for 25 minutes. Check occasionally to make sure that the liquid has not evaporated, adding extra broth or water as needed.
  4. While the cabbage is cooking, prepare the egg noodles in a medium saucepan according to the package instructions, until just tender. Drain the noodles, cover the saucepan and set it aside. 
  5. When the cabbage is tender, add the caraway seeds and season the cabbage with salt and pepper. Stir in the vinegar (if using). Add the noodles and gently stir the mixture together.
  6. Serve garnished with the parsley.