Boiled Cabbage with Bacon

Slow-simmered cabbage and bacon makes a delicious and easy side dish for any meal. Plan ahead, it takes hours to simmer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 136 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups water, or more as needed
• ½ pound thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 3 pounds cabbage, cored and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.