Discover the vibrant Red Cabbage with Bacon, a culinary delight that blends tangy flavors with a smoky aroma. This versatile dish tantalizes taste buds as a delectable side or a hearty main course. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including a traditional German rendition, a tangy vinegar-based version, and a sweet and savory combination with apples and cranberries. Each recipe offers unique twists and delectable flavors, promising a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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LISA'S FRIED RED CABBAGE WITH BACON
My husband loves cabbage and boiled or fried he likes both. It is so simple to fix it. They are so delicious and tasty. My kids loves them also.
Provided by Lisa Johnson
Categories Vegetables
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cut and shred red cabbage. Cook bacon and put bacon on paper towel and set aside. Put drippings in a skillet and put the cabbage in a skillet and add water and bring to a boil and reduce to medium-low heat. Add sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, salt and pepper and stir well. Add bacon and crumbled in cabbage mixture and cook for 25 minutes until the cabbage is tender and thick.
FRIED CABBAGE WITH BACON
My family loves this fried cabbage recipe. I serve it with homemade cornbread. Make a lot, because there will not be any left.
Provided by Vairy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside. Add onion and garlic and cook in bacon grease until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cabbage, paprika, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix to combine. Cook for about 10 minutes.
- Stir cooked bacon into the skillet with the cabbage mixture. Simmer over low heat until cabbage reaches the desired consistency, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 219.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
BACON-ROASTED CABBAGE
Insanely easy, delicious dinner on the healthier side - not to mention cheap as well!
Provided by Mitchell Tuckness
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Roasted Vegetable Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Mix bacon, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Lay each cabbage quarter on a sheet of aluminum foil that is large enough to wrap it up. Pour bacon sauce evenly over each quarter to cover; wrap in foil until completely sealed.
- Roast in the preheated oven until tender and heated through, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
SWEET-SOUR RED CABBAGE WITH BACON
This crunchy eye-catching cooked cabbage is seasoned with a flavorful blend of vinegar, spices and bacon. Even when my mom fixes a big batch, the bowl gets emptied quickly. -Cathy Eland Hightstown, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir the cider vinegar and sugars until sugars are dissolved. Add cabbage; toss to coat. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , In the drippings, saute apple and onion until tender. Stir in water and cabbage mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with reserved bacon just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
RED CABBAGE WITH BACON
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
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.
RED CABBAGE WITH BACON AND APPLES RECIPE
This red cabbage side dish is flavored with apples, bacon, and red wine. Garlic, red onions, and optional caraway seeds are among the ingredients.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven , heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cabbage, vinegar, sugar, pepper, chopped apples, bacon, wine, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cover.
- Continue cooking for 30 to 45 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Taste and add caraway seeds and salt, as desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 124 mg, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 3 g
SWEET & SOUR RED CABBAGE WITH BACON
This is a to die for recipe! Not healthy, but worth it once in awhile :) It's my mom's recipe (I'm sure you've heard that one before :)
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook cabbage in 2 cups water in covered pan for 5-8 minutes or until tender; drain.
- Fry bacon. Remove bacon and crumble.
- Add sugar and flour to remaining fat and blend.
- Add water, vinegar, salt and pepper and sliced onion. Cook until thick, stirring occasionally, about 5 minute.
- Add bacon and cabbage and heat through.
RED CABBAGE WITH BACON AND CARAWAY
Categories Pork Vegetable Side Sauté Valentine's Day Winter Cabbage Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon and drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add cabbage and sauté 3 minutes. Whisk 3 tablespoons vinegar, sugar and caraway in small bowl. Add to cabbage and sauté until cabbage is wilted but still crisp-tender, about 5 minutes more. Season generously with salt and pepper. Taste, adding more vinegar if desired. Mix bacon into cabbage. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH BACON
Make and share this Braised Red Cabbage With Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lanagirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large wide pot over medium-high heat until just crisp, about 5 minutes. Add sugar and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds more. Add onions and salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in apples, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.
- Add port, vinegar, and cabbage to the onion-apple mixture; stir to combine. Cover the pot and cook until cabbage is bright purple and slightly wilted, 5-7 minutes. Add stock and salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until cabbage is tender but still red, about 1 1⁄4 hours. Stir in red currant jelly, season with more salt and pepper, and cook briefly, 4-5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 360.7, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 23.7, Protein 7.7
RED CABBAGE WITH APPLE AND BACON
Found this in Taste of Home magazine and I think the combination sounds so good I wanted to save it. They recommended serving with Sauerbraten, but I'm thinking it'd go great with pork chops. Haven't tried it yet, but it's going to be on my Fall menu plan soon.
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain.
- In drippings, saute onion and apple until tender.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce ehat; cover and simmer fo r30 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in reserved bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 267.1, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 2.7
Tips:
- Choose a firm, vibrant red cabbage for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the cabbage so that it cooks evenly.
- Rinse the cabbage thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cook the cabbage over medium heat until it is tender but still slightly crunchy, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the bacon, onion, and apple to the cabbage and cook until the bacon is crispy and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the cabbage mixture with salt, pepper, and vinegar to taste.
- Garnish the cabbage with fresh parsley or chives before serving.
Conclusion:
Red cabbage with bacon is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great side dish for roasted meats or poultry. The cabbage is tender and slightly crunchy, the bacon is crispy, and the onion and apple add a touch of sweetness and acidity. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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