Description
Sautéed Savoy Cabbage with Bacon is a delightful dish showcasing the sweet, tender flavors of cabbage paired with crispy bacon. Perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy side!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head savoy cabbage (2 – 2 1/2 lbs) (about 8-10 cups chopped)
- 4 strips of bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- pinch red pepper flakes
- ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove outer leaves from the cabbage, then cut it in half from the top down through the core.
- Place the cut side down and slice into 1-inch wide strips around the core, then chop these strips into 1-inch pieces, discarding the core.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Leave the bacon drippings in the pan and add 2 tbsp of unsalted butter.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add cabbage to the pan; sauté for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and caramelized.
- Add apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and ground pepper; stir to combine and cook for one more minute. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, consider adding garlic or onions while sautéing the cabbage.
Serve it as a side dish for meats or as a main course with whole grains for a healthy meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg