Braised Cabbage with Bacon Recipe

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. 1

   Cook 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. 2

   Add 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. 3

   Add 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.