RED CABBAGE WITH BACON

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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

1 medium head red cabbage (about 2 pounds), shredded
8 bacon strips, chopped
1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

Lebo Motsepe
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This was a great recipe! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Aza Salah
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but this recipe was actually really good. The bacon and vinegar really helped to balance out the flavor of the cabbage.


Parshuram Regmi
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This was a great recipe! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Alex Pence
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This recipe was so easy to make and the cabbage turned out perfectly. The bacon added a great smoky flavor.


kemisola abigael sunday
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The cabbage was so flavorful and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Drew Van Heuveln
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This was a great recipe! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Alishia Douglas
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but this recipe was actually really good. The bacon and vinegar really helped to balance out the flavor of the cabbage.


Pagla Ahad
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This was a great recipe! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Juliosh Ssenyonjo
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the cabbage.


Leonel Ortiz
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This was a great recipe! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Shivaan ramsai
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but this recipe was actually really good. The bacon and vinegar really helped to balance out the flavor of the cabbage.


Miss Pathani920
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This was a great recipe! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Handsome Boy
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the cabbage.


Lorenzo Konelio
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This red cabbage with bacon recipe was amazing! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.