Cabbage and bacon

Added on June 7th, 2012 by our friend from http://thecreativecaveman.com

Cooking Steps

Slice cabbage.

In a large dutch oven (I think that’s what it’s called – huge casserole dish, at least), melt the butter (or olive oil!) and add the chopped bacon. Cook until it’s more or less crispy then add the chopped onion and cook for a further 5 to 10 minutes on a low heat. It kinda caramelises.

Throw in the tablespoon or so of powdered garlic (yes, you could always use fresh – I was being lazy. Again.) and stir about then toss in your chopped cabbage.

Stir it all about then cover, cooking on a low heat for about half an hour or so – stir it occasionally so it doesn’t stick too much to the bottom of the pan and make a mess which someone else will have to wash up later. Throw in a bit of sea salt, too. If you like that sorta thing. I rarely add salt to my cooking, but this kinda needed it.

Serve as a side dish. Or just on its own, for lunch. Which is what I had today. Incidentally, as leftovers and reheated, it’s even tastier!

Serves 5
45 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 head of cabbage
  • 5 slices of bacon, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • Knob of butter or olive oil
  • Tablespoon of powdered garlic
  • Teaspoon of sea salt
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5 Responses to “Cabbage and bacon”

  1. I have had this type of recipe for a while. I add about 2 tsp. or more of chili powder, to add a kick to this. Goes great with steak!

    Anna, on June 7th, 2012

  2. i begin the same way, however, after i add the cabbage i saute that a bit then add splash of coconut vinegar (or mirin) then cover to steam a bit. it’s done when it’s tender but not soggy. I agree about the reheat, but it’s hard to find any leftover at our house.

    emm, on June 7th, 2012

  3. I was skeptical about this recipe but it turned out soooo yummy! I have a hubby who hates veggies and his friend who is decidedly more round than tall…. Not only did my husband wolf it down but his friend ate thirds saying “Every bite tastes like bacon! I’d eat all my veggies of they tasted like bacon!”. Definitely a good recipe!!

    xfitnurse, on July 4th, 2012

  4. Good but I wouldnt be shy about removing some of the bacon fat. Cabbage will soften as you cook so doesn’t need to be completely coated when you put it in.

    xilan, on July 21st, 2012

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