Braised cabbage with bacon

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PREP TIME

20 min

TOTAL TIME

35 min

Serves

Braised cabbage with bacon. Photo, Roberto Caruso.

What is braising? A classic method of cooking less-tender cuts of meat and vegetables, braising starts with a pan-sear so the food gains colour and flavour. It’s then cooked gently, covered, in barely bubbling liquid until exceedingly tender.

Ingredients

4 slices of bacon , cut into 1-in. strips
2 garlic cloves , sliced
10 cups thickly sliced red or green cabbage , about 1/2 large head
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp fresh thyme
2 tbsp cider vinegar

Instructions

HEAT a large pot over medium. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, until crisp, 7 to 10 min. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Add garlic then half of cabbage and salt to same pot. Season with fresh pepper. Cook, stirring often, 1 min. Add remaining cabbage, then broth and thyme. Boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until cabbage is tender, 15 to 20 min. Stir in vinegar and bacon.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
131,
Protein
4 g,
Carbohydrates
6 g,
Fat
11 g,
Fibre
2 g,
Sodium
459 mg.
Good source of
vitamin C