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How to Make Creamy Cabbage with Apples and Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and comforting side dish to add to your dinner table? This Creamy Cabbage with Apples and Bacon recipe is the perfect option that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds. With the perfect combination of savory bacon, sweet apples, and tender cabbage, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Not only is this dish packed with incredible flavors, but it also comes together in just a few simple steps. Whether you're hosting a holiday feast or just...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 head green cabbage, cored and chopped
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thickly sliced
  • ½ cup chicken stock, or as needed
  • ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • ½ cup sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 6 cups

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Add the bacon and cook and stir until most of the fat is rendered, and the bacon is lightly browned but still slightly limp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a small bowl; do not drain. Pour off any excess bacon fat in the pan, according to your taste.
  • Stir the onion into the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook and stir over medium-high heat until onion is translucent. Sprinkle in the sugar, then stir in the vinegar-stand back or you'll get a nose full! Scrape up the delicious brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the cabbage, stirring well to combine.
  • Cook, uncovered, until cabbage is reduced and starts to soften, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in apples, stock, and coriander seeds. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more stock as needed, and continue cooking until the cabbage is soft, but not falling apart.
  • Just before serving, remove the cover and stir in the bacon with its juices. Cook over medium-high heat until any remaining liquid is reduced to a syrup and the mixture is piping hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in nutmeg, and fold in the sour cream. Your digestive tract will thank you.

    • Nutrition

    149 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 237mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 401mg

    Categories

    Creamy recipes
    Cabbage recipes
    Apple recipes
    Bacon recipes