Side Dish: United States – Fried Cabbage with Bacon

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 12 min

Cook 12 min

Total 24 min

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 / 2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
2 green onions, sliced for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings.
2. Add onion to drippings and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes; add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Add cabbage and smoked paprika; toss to coat in fat and season with salt and pepper.
4. Pour in chicken broth, cover, and cook 8–12 minutes until cabbage is tender.
5. Uncover, return bacon to skillet, stir in vinegar, adjust seasoning, and garnish with green onions before serving.