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Boiled Cabbage with Bacon (6 Servings)

Ingredients

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Boiling cabbage with bacon is a basic combination of ingredients that packs a lot of flavor in a plate. The recipe requires no particular preparation; simply dice and sauté the bacon and onions, then add the cabbage and boil for 20 minutes in chicken broth or water.

  • 6 strips of thick bacon
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 medium head of cabbage (about 2 pounds), cored and chopped coarsely
  • ½ cup of low sodium chicken broth, or more as needed
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Assemble the necessary ingredients.
  2. Bacon strips should be diced into 1-inch chunks.
  3. Set aside the onion, after it has been peeled and coarsely chopped.
  4. Cook the diced bacon in a large Dutch oven or deep sauté pan with a lid until it is thoroughly cooked but not crunchy.
  5. Remove the bacon bits to paper towels to drain with a slotted spoon; put aside. About 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings should be left in the pot.
  6. Cook the chopped onion in the bacon drippings for 4 to 5 minutes, turning regularly, until soft and lightly browned.
  7. Pour the chicken broth over the caramelized onions and chopped cabbage.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot tightly. Cook for 15 minutes on low heat.
  9. If the mixture appears to be dry, add more broth or water as needed and continue to boil for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cabbage is soft.
  10. Stir in the bits of bacon. Serve after heating through.

Served with ham, pork roast, chicken, or roast beef, boiled cabbage is a delicious side dish. Cabbage goes nicely with beets and carrots, as well as brown or white rice. This side dish is also perfect for a Sunday feast or a regular family dinner.

This recipe can be made in a total of 30 minutes, including a prep time of 10 minutes and a cook time of 20 minutes. If you’d like more ideas on how to cook cabbage with bacon, we recommend watching this video recipe.