Sweet and Sour Cabbage with Bacon
A delicious side dish combining crispy bacon, tangy vinegar, and sweet sugar with tender cabbage, perfect for family dinners or holiday meals.
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
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon drippings and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Add the sugar and cider vinegar to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook until the cabbage is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the crumbled bacon back into the skillet and mix well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
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.