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Sweet and Sour Cabbage with Bacon

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A delicious side dish combining crispy bacon, tangy vinegar, and sweet sugar with tender cabbage, perfect for family dinners or holiday meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon drippings and sauté until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly wilted.
  4. Add the sugar and cider vinegar to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook until the cabbage is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Add the crumbled bacon back into the skillet and mix well.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
  7. Serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave. Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste. You can add carrots or bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
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