CREAMY CABBAGE WITH APPLES AND BACON
Great winter soul food, terrific with chops or brats. Mildly sweet and sour, this dish smells divine and just makes you feel good. Leftovers, if that's possible, are even better and keep well. Coriander seeds lend just the right mysterious note and a few go a long way. However, any of the herb seeds (mustard, dill, and celery are all good) or combinations thereof are great for variety. This is a rustic dish, so don't fuss with your chopping -- everything, including the bacon, should be in good-sized chunks, about the same size.
Provided by Terry Temple
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Add the bacon and cook and stir until most of the fat is rendered, and the bacon is lightly browned but still slightly limp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a small bowl; do not drain. Pour off any excess bacon fat in the pan, according to your taste.
- Stir the onion into the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook and stir over medium-high heat until onion is translucent. Sprinkle in the sugar, then stir in the vinegar-stand back or you'll get a nose full! Scrape up the delicious brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the cabbage, stirring well to combine.
- Cook, uncovered, until cabbage is reduced and starts to soften, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in apples, stock, and coriander seeds. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more stock as needed, and continue cooking until the cabbage is soft, but not falling apart.
- Just before serving, remove the cover and stir in the bacon with its juices. Cook over medium-high heat until any remaining liquid is reduced to a syrup and the mixture is piping hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in nutmeg, and fold in the sour cream. Your digestive tract will thank you.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 237.4 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
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Eunice Osagiede
euniceo@aol.comI'm not sure if I would make this dish again.
penguin 11
p.1@gmail.comI would recommend this recipe to others, but I would suggest making a few modifications.
Azan Azan
azan-azan8@hotmail.frOverall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.
Monique
monique@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too time-consuming for me.
Eric D. Blair
e45@hotmail.co.ukI had a hard time finding the right kind of apples for this recipe.
Ramos Zamokuhle
z.ramos85@hotmail.comI found that this dish was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Tahmina Tanu
tanutahmina@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out really watery.
Samjhana Chockal
samjhana@hotmail.frThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover cabbage.
Emmalie Graves
eg55@aol.comI love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
JAYALLIAH MONSTA
monsta-jayalliah@yahoo.comThis dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of apples and bacon, and it's always delicious.
Vimsen Adhikari
vimsen.adhikari48@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.
SAMSUNG Kon
sk13@yahoo.comI made this dish for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Noluthando Hadebe
hadebe.noluthando21@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.
Zeeshan Afzal
z-afzal47@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The apples and bacon added a nice sweetness and crunch that balanced out the cabbage's bitterness.
Heartkiller7786 Killer7786
h_k@hotmail.comThis creamy cabbage dish with apples and bacon was a hit with my family! The flavors all came together perfectly, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.