Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be used in various dishes and cooking methods. When boiled, cabbage becomes tender and flavorful, making it a perfect side dish or main course. Adding bacon to the equation elevates the dish to a whole new level, infusing the cabbage with smoky and savory flavors. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect boiled cabbage with bacon.
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BOILED CABBAGE
This simple, but deeply flavorful side is the perfect accompaniment to roasted pork or chicken, sausages or your St. Patty's Day corned beef. The crinkly leaves of savoy cabbage hold up well to this cooking method and the buttery sauce readily clings to them, but you could use regular green cabbage, too.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Scatter the bacon in a large Dutch oven and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Remove all but about 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the pot and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. When the butter has melted, add the broth, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper. Simmer for about 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Add the cabbage, bring the liquid back to a simmer over low heat and cover the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is very tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave or a small pot and drizzle over the cabbage. Just before serving, top with the reserved bacon.
BOILED CABBAGE WITH BACON
Very tender, very flavorful vegetable side. Based on this recipe, seems like Army cooks don't think much of cabbage.
Provided by ChefLuigi
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 3h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring cabbage, bacon, 2 cups water, and vinegar to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until cabbage is very tender, about 3 hours, adding more water as needed.
- Whisk remaining 1/4 cup water and flour together in a small bowl and gradually add to cabbage mixture. Continue to simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 329.1 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
QUICK CABBAGE WITH BACON AND APPLES
Steps:
- Spread the bacon out in a large nonstick saute pan. Place over medium-high heat and cook until crispy, about 6 minutes per side. Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan. Once cool to the touch, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the cabbage to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly wilted, about 4 minutes. Pour the apple juice, honey and vinegar around the sides of the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has cooked off, 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the apples and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to combine. Turn off the heat and stir in the scallions and crumbled bacon.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.
BOILED RIBS AND CABBAGE
Make and share this Boiled Ribs and Cabbage recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SEvans
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Separate your ribs into single pieces (one bone per bite).
- Use a large stock pot half filled with water- and a pinch of salt-- bring the water to the boil and add the ribs.
- Allow the ribs to boil for approximately 30 minuts.
- Remove the ribs from the water using a slotted spoon- but reserve the water- set the ribs aside.
- Chop your cabbage in desired size.
- Boil the cabbage in the rib water for approximately 30 minutes or until desired tenderness is achieved.
- Return the ribs to the water mixing the cabbage and ribs together for approximately 10 minutes- just enough time to rewarm the ribs.
- Drain and salt and pepper to taste- use a generous amount of pepper- since there are NO other spices in this dish.
- Serve.
RED CABBAGE WITH BACON
If you've braised, marinated or served red cabbage raw, try it steamed, then toss with bacon and a tangy sauce. We serve it with pork or chicken. This is how to cook cabbage with bacon. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place cabbage in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, just until tender, 6-8 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan., Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in flour and brown sugar until blended. Gradually stir in water and vinegar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cabbage, bacon, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
FRIED CABBAGE WITH BACON
My family loves this fried cabbage recipe. I serve it with homemade cornbread. Make a lot, because there will not be any left.
Provided by Vairy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside. Add onion and garlic and cook in bacon grease until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cabbage, paprika, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix to combine. Cook for about 10 minutes.
- Stir cooked bacon into the skillet with the cabbage mixture. Simmer over low heat until cabbage reaches the desired consistency, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 219.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
BOILED BACON WITH CABBAGE & CARROTS
A classic. Boiled bacon is always well received, whatever the occasion, but we especially love the leftover sandwiches the next day!
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a stockpot with the onion and herbs, then cover with water. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 45 mins, topping up with water if needed. Add the carrots, then continue to cook for 15 mins. Ladle 150ml stock into a smaller saucepan; set aside. Add the cabbage wedges to the stockpot, then continue to cook everything for another 10-15 mins until the cabbage is tender, but not overcooked.
- While everything is having its final cooking, make the sauce. Pour the cream into the 150ml stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for a few mins, then whisk in the mustard and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the meat from the stock, then carve into thick slices. Serve on a platter with the cabbage and carrots, and moisten with a trickle of stock. Serve the sauce in a jug and some boiled and buttered new potatoes on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Fat 57 grams fat, SaturatedFat 23 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 4.51 milligram of sodium
TRADITIONAL IRISH BACON, CABBAGE, AND PARSLEY SAUCE
Irish bacon with cabbage is the original, quintessential St. Patrick's Day dish. This version, which includes a mouthwatering parsley sauce, is from "Forgotten Skills of Cooking" by Darina Allen.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. If bacon is very salty, a white froth will form on surface of water. In this case, discard water and start again. Repeat process until no froth forms on surface of water; drain.
- Cover bacon with hot water. Cover pot and simmer until almost cooked through, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, slice cabbage across the grain into thin shreds; rinse with cold water if necessary. Add the cabbage to pot with bacon and continue cooking 20 minutes more.
- Remove bacon from pot; strain cabbage and transfer to a large bowl or serving platter. Add butter and season with pepper; toss to combine. Serve bacon and cabbage with parsley sauce and potatoes.
CABBAGE WITH BACON & ONIONS
Give your greens a bit of crunch with John Torode's speedy side - perfect for Sunday lunch
Provided by John Torode
Categories Side dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fry the onion in butter for 2 mins, then add the bacon and cook for a few mins more until golden.
- Stir in the cabbage and boiling water. Cook for 2 mins over a medium heat until wilted, then cover, turn the heat to low and cook for another 5 mins.
- Uncover and stir well; the cabbage should have a little colour. If not, increase the heat and cook for a few moments more. Season to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium
BAKED CABBAGE WITH BACON
Provided by Sharon Ryan
Categories Pork Vegetable Side St. Patrick's Day Bacon Cabbage Bon Appétit Ireland
Yield 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bacon in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté until fat begins to render and bacon begins to brown, about 12 minutes. Add cabbage and leek. Sauté until cabbage wilts, about 10 minutes. Add water; bring to boil. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover, increase heat and boil until all liquid evaporates, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Mix in parsley and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to 9-inch glass pie dish.
- Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add breadcrumbs; stir until crisp, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over cabbage mixture. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Tips:
- Select the right cabbage: Choose a firm, heavy head of cabbage with tightly packed leaves.
- Core the cabbage properly: Use a sharp knife to remove the core of the cabbage, being careful not to cut into the leaves.
- Cut the cabbage into even pieces: Cut the cabbage into wedges or quarters, depending on your preference.
- Use good quality bacon:選擇優質培根,以增加風味。
- Cook the bacon until crispy: Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the cabbage to the pot: Once the bacon is cooked, add the cabbage to the pot and stir to coat it in the bacon fat.
- Season the cabbage: Season the cabbage with salt, pepper, and other desired spices.
- Add liquid to the pot: Add enough liquid to the pot to cover the cabbage, such as water, broth, or a combination of both.
- Bring the mixture to a boil: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately: Serve the boiled cabbage with bacon hot, as a side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
Boiled cabbage with bacon is a simple but flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover cabbage and bacon, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, boiled cabbage with bacon is a great option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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