Red Cabbage with Apple and Bacon
Elevate your dinner table with the irresistible blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors in this Red Cabbage with Apple and Bacon recipe. Tender shreds of red cabbage are simmered to perfection alongside tart apple slices, caramelized onions, and crispy bacon, creating a harmonious medley of textures and tastes. A touch of apple cider vinegar and brown sugar adds a delightful tangy-sweet balance, while a pat of butter ensures a velvety finish. Perfect as a hearty side dish for roasted meats or a holiday spread, this recipe combines comfort and elegance in every bite. Ready in under an hour and serving six, it’s a colorful and flavorful way to brighten up any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Red cabbage
- 2 medium, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp Apples
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and cut it into quarters. Core the cabbage and thinly slice each quarter into shreds. Set aside.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Dice the yellow onion into small pieces.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and place it on a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet, discarding any excess.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon grease over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet, stirring to coat it in the bacon grease and onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the cabbage to begin softening.
Add the sliced apples, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine and evenly distribute the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the butter, salt, and ground black pepper. Pour in the water, cover the skillet, and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cabbage should become tender, and the flavors should meld together.
While the cabbage is simmering, crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces.
After 20 minutes, remove the skillet from heat and stir in the crumbled bacon.
Serve warm as a vibrant, flavorful side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
981 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.4 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 3534 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.3 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.8 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2674 mg | 57% | |
*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.
