Irish Heritage Cabbage

This is a delicious, authentic Irish cabbage side dish. If you can't find Irish bacon, regular works fine, just drain well.

• 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
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 medium head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
• 2 slices Irish bacon, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your 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 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain and set aside. Drain cabbage, and drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with bacon and nutmeg. Transfer to a baking dish.

Step 3

Place under your oven's broiler until the top layer is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Serve with salt, pepper and vinegar as desired.