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Cabbage And Bacon

Classic stir fried cabbage and bacon, a delicious winter dish and a perfect side for game or red meat!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Irish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories per serving 424 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ lbs savoy cabbage (750 ml)
  • 6 oz salted bacon (180 g), diced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Chop the cabbage roughly into strips. Then remove any tough dark green leaves. Put the chopped cabbage in a sieve and rinse well. Let the cabbage drain for a few minutes.

  2. Add the unsalted butter and the rosemary to a high pan. Place it over medium-high heat until the butter has melted. Then add the diced bacon. Season with a pinch of pepper.

  3. Stir well and cook the bacon for 2 minutes. Then add the sliced savoy cabbage, the cumin seeds and a glass of water.

  4. Cook the cabbage over medium heat under a lid until soft. Stir regularly. Then add extra water if necessary.
  5. In the end, check the seasoning and add extra pepper or salt to taste if necessary. Then transfer the cabbage and bacon onto plates or scoop it in a large serving dish. Serve hot.