Best Cabbage side dish ever. Full Flavored and an excellent pairing for Pork or Ham.Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine Eastern European, German
Keyword Favorite, Sides
Method Stove Top
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Equipment
Large, Heavy Pan or Dutch Oven
INGREDIENTS
6slicesBacon - Thick Cut
1Medium Yellow Onion - Chopped
Medium Green Cabbage - About 2 pounds
12oz.Beer - Lager or light in color
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Slice Onion into strips. Quarter Cabbage, core & slice into slaw style strips.
Heat a large, heavy pan or Dutch Oven over medium heat. Add Bacon and cook until almost crisp, turning as needed, 5 to 6 minutes in all. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of drippings.
Add Onions and saute for 5 minutes or until golder brown.
Add Cabbage, toss occasionally, until the Cabbage begins to wilt and is well mixed with Onions.
Add Beer, partially cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes or until the Cabbage is tender and the liquid is evaporated.
Crumble the Bacon and stir into the Cabbage. Add Salt & Pepper to taste.
Notes
Serve Hot or Warm. Excellent side for Pork or Ham.