"Bacon with a generous amount of onion and garlic brings the flavor of cabbage to a new level of deliciousness."
Braised Cabbage with Bacon
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Recipe Description
Imagine loads of perfectly crisp bacon. Lots of garlic and onions were cooked to perfection, and slivers of cabbage were enjoying the medley with all the flavors, wilting and taking it all.
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ingredients
- 1 green cabbage
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 1 large onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- salt
- pepper
Method
Step 1
Heat the bacon in a large sauce over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy, 7 to 8 minutes.
Step 2
Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, around 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 3
Add cabbage, salt, and pepper and cook until slightly wilted, 5 minutes.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook covered for about 35 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cabbage is tender. Add a couple of tablespoons of water if it becomes dry.
Step 5
Adjust taste and season with salt and pepper if need be.