Braised cabbage with bacon
Description
To prepare stewed cabbage with bacon, you can use homemade tomato juice, tomato sauce, tomato paste, or even ketchup. Alternatively, you can omit tomatoes altogether, but they do enrich the flavor. Stewed cabbage with bacon turns out very hearty and nutritious, and can even be served as a side dish to any meat dish. To make this dish a complete meal, use pork belly instead of regular bacon—it will taste even better.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Cut the fat into small pieces. You can use more fat, but then the dish will turn out very greasy. Put the fat into a frying pan and place it over heat so it starts to melt.
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Step 3
Finely chop the cabbage with a knife or using a shredding grater.
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Step 4
When the fat has melted sufficiently, add the cabbage to the pan and fry over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 5
When the cabbage becomes soft, pour tomato juice into the skillet and mix. Add salt, pepper, and paprika, then simmer covered for 10-12 minutes. After that, remove the lid and continue simmering until the cabbage is fully cooked.
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Step 6
Cabbage stewed with bacon is ready! Serve hot with mashed potatoes.