Irish Heritage Cabbage

This recipe for Irish cabbage with bacon, flavored with melted butter, nutmeg, and red wine vinegar makes a deliciously hearty winter side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 139 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 medium head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
• 2 slices Irish bacon, diced
• 0.5 cup red wine vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Place cabbage into a large pot. Add water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, crumble and set aside.

Step 4

Drain cabbage and transfer to a baking dish; drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with crumbled bacon and nutmeg.

Step 5

Cook under the preheated broiler until the top layer is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Serve with salt, pepper, and vinegar as desired.