Description
This traditional Irish Bacon and Cabbage Recipe is a simple and hearty dish made with just five ingredients. Perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day or as a comforting side dish for any dinner, it features tender cabbage cooked with thick-cut bacon, onions, chicken broth, and mustard seeds for a flavorful, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 24 ounces thick-cut bacon
- 1 large green cabbage
- 1 large onion
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Place a large stockpot over medium heat. Cut the bacon strips into 4 pieces each. Separate the bacon pieces and place them into the pot. Stir occasionally and cook until the bacon is cooked through but not fully crispy.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the bacon cooks, peel the onion and cut it into 8 wedges. Cut the cabbage in half, remove the core, and then cut the cabbage into 12 wedges.
- Sauté the Onion: Once the bacon is mostly cooked, add the onion wedges to the pot and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions soften.
- Add Cabbage and Broth: Add the cabbage wedges, chicken broth, and mustard seeds to the pot. Stir to move the cabbage to the bottom of the pot and lift the bacon pieces upward.
- Simmer: Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice until the thickest parts of the cabbage are tender.
- Season and Serve: Taste the dish and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, optionally with whole grain mustard on the side.
Notes
- Store leftover cabbage and bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet over medium heat for best texture instead of using a microwave.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- For added flavor, try adding a bay leaf or a few peppercorns while simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
