Irish Fried Cabbage, Classic St. Patrick's Day Tradition How to Recipe

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while smoked sausage is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice offers a fresh taste, while apple cider vinegar is often more affordable.

Cut the cabbage into strips, removing the core.

Cut the onion into thin strips and garlic into thin pieces.

Cut the bacon into half-length strips and then into one-third wide pieces.

Heat a large pot on medium-high heat and add butter and bacon, breaking the bacon into chunks.

Cook the bacon until crispy, then remove with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pot.

Add the onions and garlic to the pot with the bacon fat, cooking on low until the onions are translucent.

Add the cabbage to the pot, seasoning with about half a teaspoon of kosher salt.

Add Worcestershire sauce and black pepper to the cabbage, cooking until moisture cooks off.

Taste the cabbage and adjust salt if necessary, then top with the crispy bacon before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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