
Braised cabbage with bacon
Description
Braised cabbage with bacon takes about an hour to prepare. It is soft, juicy, and has a smoky bacon flavor. This makes an excellent side dish for meat or a standalone dish served with tomato or sour cream sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1

1. Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage head and cut it into four parts. Rinse each part under cold water.
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Step 2

2. Cut off the core.
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Step 3

3. Cut each cabbage quarter into strips.
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Step 4

4. Cut the bacon into small pieces.
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Step 5

5. Pour cold water into a saucepan, add lemon juice. Then add the sliced cabbage and bacon.
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Step 6

6. Bring the cabbage with bacon and water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer the cabbage, covered, for an hour.
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Step 7

7. After an hour, when the cabbage becomes soft, drain it together with the bacon through a colander. Then transfer it to a serving dish.
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Step 8

8. Braised cabbage with bacon can be served as a side dish or as a main course.