Boiled Cabbage with Bacon

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Very tender, very flavorful vegetable side. Based on this recipe, seems like Army cooks don't think much of cabbage.

close up view of Boiled Cabbage with Bacon in white bowl
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds cabbage, cored and chopped

  • ½ pound thick-cut bacon, chopped

  • 2 cups water, or more as needed

  • cup apple cider vinegar

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring cabbage, bacon, 2 cups water, and vinegar to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until cabbage is very tender, about 3 hours, adding more water as needed.

  2. Whisk remaining 1/4 cup water and flour together in a small bowl and gradually add to cabbage mixture. Continue to simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

136 Calories
5g Fat
16g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 329mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 83mg 92%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 469mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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