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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Enzo Williams
[email protected]This dish is comfort food at its best.
MD RIYADUL ISLAM RIYAD
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite.
khama _snr
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.
Julius Mosweu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any occasion.
Gautam Sahani
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Yahya Albasrawe
[email protected]This was a delicious and comforting dish. Perfect for a cold winter night.
Amr2 Alamen
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover cabbage.
Waris Gujjar
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The creamy sauce was especially delicious.
Anny David
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cabbage, but this recipe changed my mind. The apples and bacon add a nice sweetness and smokiness that balance out the cabbage's slightly bitter flavor.
AbdulSamad Samadwahid
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
The Home Makers Magazine
[email protected]This creamy cabbage dish was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet apples, savory bacon, and creamy sauce was heavenly. It's definitely going into my regular dinner rotation.