Bacon & Cabbage Skillet
Crispy bacon with tender cabbage and a splash of vinegar — the Irish classic stripped down to weeknight speed. One pan, six ingredients, pure comfort.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 16g
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Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small head (about 1 lb) green cabbage, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy and brown, about 6 minutes.
- 2
Add onion and cabbage to the skillet with the bacon and fat. Stir to coat.
- 3
Pour in vinegar and water, then scatter black pepper on top. Cover the skillet.
- 4
Cook covered over medium heat, stirring every 2 minutes, until cabbage is tender but still has a bite, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Taste and add salt if needed. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet with lid (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
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