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
- Assemble the necessary ingredients.
- Bacon strips should be diced into 1-inch chunks.
- Set aside the onion, after it has been peeled and coarsely chopped.
- Cook the diced bacon in a large Dutch oven or deep sauté pan with a lid until it is thoroughly cooked but not crunchy.
- 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.
- Cook the chopped onion in the bacon drippings for 4 to 5 minutes, turning regularly, until soft and lightly browned.
- Pour the chicken broth over the caramelized onions and chopped cabbage.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot tightly. Cook for 15 minutes on low heat.
- 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.
- 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.