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Cabbage and Bacon

Cabbage and Bacon Pin

An easy recipe for cabbage and bacon, ready on your table in 30 minutes from start to finish. This tasty side dish pairs perfectly with pork, but can also be enjoyed with other meats or mixed with noodles and turned into a casserole!

Tasty Cabbage and Bacon

It is similar to the Irish cabbage and bacon recipe, so if you are looking for St. Patrick’s day recipes, this can be one of them.

Sliced White Cabbage

How to make cabbage and bacon

First, start with frying the bacon until crispy or to your liking. Then, add minced onion and saute everything for a few minutes before deglazing the pot with a little stock.

Now, you could omit this step, but it’s better doing so. If you don’t want to buy stock for this, use just water.

Chopped White Cabbage in the Bowl

Then, add the rest of the ingredients: sliced cabbage, salt, caraway seeds, pepper, herbs de provence and bay leaves. Make sure to give everything a good mix.

Cover with lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 10-15 minutes or until the cabbage is wilted and soft (or to your liking) and you are ready to serve!

How to make Cabbage and Bacon Picture Collage

Tips for making fried cabbage and bacon

  • Use any bacon you like – because I used pre-cut pancetta strips it does not mean, you have to use it too. Buy what is available in your local store and what you like. You can cut it yourself – into chunks or strips or anything really. The same goes for frying – if you like it more crispy, let it brown longer. Just remember that some brands contain way too much salt so if not sure, try to season this bacon and cabbage side dish at the very end.
  • Instead of vegetable/chicken stock or broth you can use water.
  • Caraway seeds give this easy side dish a distinctive flavor. It’s the way my mom makes it, so I do too. By omitting them you might lose a lot of flavor.
  • Herbs de Provence can be substituted with a teaspoon of oregano, a teaspoon of basil and a teaspoon of thyme.
White Cabbage and Bacon

Cabbage is not only an inexpensive vegetable but also pretty versatile. If you like this white cabbage and bacon recipe and looking for more ideas where to use this cruciferous vegetable, I have a few cabbage recipe ideas for you:

You can turn it into a side dish (Have you tried Braised Red Cabbage), an easy camping recipe (Cabbage and Sausage Foil Packets are our favorites) or proper dinner (My Stuffed Cabbage Rolls made in instant pot are so good and easy to make).

Fried Cabbage and Bacon
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Cabbage and Bacon

An easy recipe for cabbage and bacon, ready on your table in 30 minutes from start to finish.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 6 Portions
Calories: 207
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • ½ pound Pancetta (200 grams), see note 1
  • 1 Onion , minced
  • ½ cup Vegetable Stock , see note 2
  • 2 pounds White Cabbage , chopped (900 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon Salt , see note 3
  • 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence , see note 4
  • 2 Bay Leaves
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Instructions 

  • In a large pot, fry the pancetta (any bacon) until brown. Then, add minced onion and saute for about 2 minutes. Pour in stock and deglaze the pot by scraping off any pieces stuck to the bottom of the pot.
  • When done, add chopped cabbage, salt, caraway seeds, pepper, herbs de Provence and bay leaves. Give everything a good mix. Cover with lid and cook on low until the cabbage is soft (or to your liking), about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  1. I usually use pancetta that comes ready sliced, which saves me time. You can use any bacon you like and cut it yourself into strips. You should not need any oil, but if you have a very lean bacon and you see oil is needed, add a little bit.
  2. If you don’t have vegetable stock on hand, you can use chicken stock/broth or water instead.
  3. I highly recommend using less salt at first and only add at the very end after you have tasted it. The reason is that different bacon and stock brands contain different levels of sodium. Some more than others, so this way you avoid over-seasoning.
  4. Herbs de Provence can be substituted with a teaspoon of oregano, a teaspoon of basil and a teaspoon of thyme.
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cabbage and Bacon Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Cabbage and Bacon
Amount per Serving
Calories
207
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
 
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
551
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
359
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
229
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
57
mg
69
%
Calcium
 
81
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Jen says

    29/02/2020 at 15:12

    The caraway seeds added to this dish give it such an amazing flavor! This was the perfect change in our normal dinner routine.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      02/03/2020 at 08:50

      Yay! :)

      Reply
  2. Jacqueline Piper says

    29/02/2020 at 15:32

    This looks so good I can almost taste it. I love caraway, so that makes this a must try for me and I like the suggestion of adding noodles so I think I’ll give that a go this week!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      02/03/2020 at 08:50

      That’s good to hear!

      Reply
  3. Katie says

    29/02/2020 at 16:57

    Looks like such a fun and delicious side!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      02/03/2020 at 08:50

      Thanks, Katie!

      Reply
  4. Tisha says

    29/02/2020 at 19:06

    This is a great idea for a side dish. I love there is no dressing needed it all just comes together nicely! So much flavor!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      02/03/2020 at 08:49

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Bintu says

    29/02/2020 at 19:09

    This has my mouth watering, what a delicious side dish! Cabbage and bacon always makes a great combination.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      02/03/2020 at 08:49

      Right? :)

      Reply
  6. Brittany says

    05/03/2020 at 20:40

    This recipe looks delicious, I can’t wait to try it! I’ve been looking for new ways to try cabbage, and I never thought of pairing it with bacon. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      08/03/2020 at 13:44

      You are welcome, Brittany! Enjoy! :)

      Reply

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