Braised Cabbage with Bacon Recipe

Explore the delightful mix of tangy, smoky, and sweet in our Braised Cabbage with Bacon. This Beer Braised Cabbage is your new favorite comfort food!

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon (roughly chopped)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 5 cups sliced green cabbage (about half of one medium head)
• 1 small yellow onion (vertically sliced)
• 1 firm (crisp apple (such as Fuji or Honeycrisp), seeded and thinly sliced)
• 2 cups beer (brown or amber ale works best*)
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon white sugar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the bacon in a large heavy pot over medium heat until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate, reserving the bacon fat in the pot.
2. 2Add the butter to the same pot, along with the cabbage, onion, and apple. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
3. 3Add the beer, vinegar, caraway seeds, salt, pepper, and sugar to the pot. Stir well, then use a utensil to submerge the cabbage mixture under the beer. Turn the heat up to medium-high and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is tender, about 20-30 minutes. Return the bacon to the pot, toss well, and serve warm.