Simple Side Dish: Sweet & Sour Braised Cabbage

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides a similar sweetness at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce costs without sacrificing texture.

Start by browning 4 slices of bacon in a large pot with 1 tablespoon of peanut oil.

Cut the stem off the savoy cabbage and slice it into smaller pieces, about half an inch thick.

Measure out approximately 1 pound of cabbage, which should yield about 10 cups when chopped.

Chop 1.5 cups of onion and prepare 1 tablespoon of coarsely chopped garlic.

After the bacon has browned for 3-4 minutes, add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and cook for another couple of minutes.

Add the sliced cabbage to the pot.

Pour in 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper flakes.

Add 1/2 cup of water to the pot to start the moisture.

Cover the pot and let it cook for 40-45 minutes until the cabbage is tender.

Taste the cabbage and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper flakes if necessary.

Optionally garnish with chives before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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