Best 8 Sweet Sour Red Cabbage With Bacon Recipes

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Immerse yourself in a culinary symphony of flavors with our Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage with Bacon. This delectable side dish, brimming with vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, will elevate any meal to a gourmet experience. Savor the delightful contrast between the tangy vinegar and the sweetness of caramelized onions, enhanced by the smoky bacon and earthy notes of juniper berries. As you explore the depths of this recipe, uncover variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and allergies, including a vegan option that retains the dish's essence without compromising on taste. Embark on a culinary adventure with Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage with Bacon and let your taste buds dance with joy.

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Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET-SOUR RED CABBAGE WITH BACON



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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

1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 medium head red cabbage, shredded (10 cups)
2 bacon strips, diced
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

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.

SWEET-SOUR RED CABBAGE



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The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn't quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting, I came up with this recipe that's now my fall comfort food. As a side, it's compatible with a variety of meat entrees, but I especially like it with a pork roast or chops.-Karen Gorman, Gunnison, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, brown sugar, caraway and celery seeds; set aside. Place cabbage and onion in a saucepan; add a small amount of water. Cover and steam until tender, about 15 minutes. , Add vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Categories     Pork     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Apple     Bacon     Oktoberfest     Cabbage     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 onion, sliced
1/2 apple, peeled, cored, chopped
4 cups thinly sliced red cabbage (about 3/4 pound)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup diced Canadian bacon

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and apple and sauté until golden, about 7 minutes. Add cabbage, vinegar, sugar and celery seed and cook until cabbage is crisp-tender and liquid is reduced to glaze, about 10 minutes. Mix in bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

MOM'S SWEET-AND-SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Provided by Frances Largeman-Roth

Categories     Leafy Green     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Apple     Healthy     Cabbage     Mandoline     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium head RED CABBAGE, tough outer leaves removed
1/4 cup (60ml) OLIVE OIL
1 RED ONION, diced
2 FUJI APPLES, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
3 JUNIPER BERRIES
3 whole ALLSPICE BERRIES, or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 whole CLOVES, or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 BAY LEAF
1/2 teaspoon SALT
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground BLACK PEPPER
3 tablespoons RED CURRANT JELLY
2 tablespoons BALSAMIC VINEGAR, preferably white
1 teaspoon LIGHT BROWN SUGAR

Steps:

  • 1. Using a box grater, mandoline, or a coarse Microplane grater, grate the cabbage. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • 2. Lower the heat to medium; add the cabbage and apples and stir to combine. Add the juniper berries, allspice berries, cloves, bay leaf, salt, pepper, jelly, vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 cup (120ml) of water and stir to combine. Turn the heat to low, cover, and cook for 40 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.
  • 3. Remove the juniper berries, allspice berries, cloves, and bay leaf. Serve the cabbage hot or at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Leftovers can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE WITH BACON



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After I came up with this recipe, I finally succeeded in getting my kids to eat cooked cabbage. I think the touch of sweet flavor was appealing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bacon strips, diced
5 cups shredded cabbage
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; set aside. Saute cabbage and onion in drippings until tender. Add remaining ingredients; stir until thickened. Stir in bacon. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

SWEET-SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Full of old-fashioned flavor, tangy-sweet cabbage pairs well with pork roasts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium head red cabbage (1 1/2 lb), thinly sliced
4 slices bacon, diced
1 small onion, sliced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add cabbage; heat to boiling. Boil uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender; drain and set aside. Wipe out and dry skillet with paper towel.
  • In same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onion. Cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon and onion with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain fat, reserving 1 tablespoon in skillet.
  • Stir brown sugar and flour into bacon fat in skillet. Stir in water, vinegar, salt and pepper until well mixed.
  • Stir in cabbage, bacon and onion. Cook over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET & SOUR RED CABBAGE WITH BACON



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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

5 cups red cabbage (1 small head)
4 slices bacon, diced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 small sliced onion

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-shredded red cabbage.
  • To make the dish more flavorful, use a variety of bacon, such as applewood smoked or peppered bacon.
  • For a vegetarian version of the dish, omit the bacon and add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can use white vinegar or rice vinegar.
  • Serve the sweet and sour red cabbage immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour red cabbage with bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover red cabbage. The combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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