Country Cabbage
Bring the comforting flavors of the countryside to your table with this hearty and flavor-packed Country Cabbage recipe. Featuring tender strips of green cabbage cooked to perfection in a savory medley of crispy bacon, sautéed onions, garlic, and smoky seasonings, this dish is elevated with a splash of rich chicken broth. The addition of smoked paprika and optional red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, while butter ensures a luxurious texture. Ready in under an hour, this budget-friendly side dish pairs beautifully with cornbread or serves as a satisfying main course. With simple ingredients and a homestyle feel, Country Cabbage is the perfect addition to any comforting meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head (medium-sized, approximately 2 lbs) Green cabbage
- 6 strips Bacon
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium (diced) Yellow onion
- 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional for heat) Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, cut into quarters, and then slice each quarter into 1-inch strips. Rinse well and set aside.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, leaving the grease in the skillet, and place it on a paper towel to cool. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
To the skillet with bacon grease, add the unsalted butter and diced onion. Sauté over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet in batches, stirring gently to combine with the onions and garlic. Once all the cabbage is in the pan, cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.
Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir everything together.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and infused with flavor.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Stir in the crumbled bacon just before serving or use it as a garnish on top.
Serve warm as a hearty side dish or enjoy as a main dish with a slice of cornbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
737 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3895 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 441 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 2241 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
