Bacon-Braised Cabbage
Bacon-Braised Cabbage balances smoky richness with a gentle tang from apple cider vinegar, yielding tender, silky strands of cabbage. The long simmer coaxes sweetness from the greens while bacon adds depth and a touch of salt. Serve it as a cozy side for roast meats or alongside weeknight sausages when you want comforting, slow-cooked flavors.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Braised Cabbage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cabbage, bacon, 2 cups water, and vinegar to a boil. Lower the heat to low and simmer uncovered until the cabbage is very tender, about 3 hours, adding more water as needed.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup water with the flour and slowly pour it into the cabbage mixture. Keep simmering until it thickens, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 256.99 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 18.15 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 17.79 g 6%
- Total Fat 13.01 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 5.07 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.34 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 689.71 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 6.97 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 3.34 g --
- Added Sugars 3.31 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 106.61 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 567.68 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 13.62 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 82.99 mg Good Source 92%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Bacon Braised Cabbage is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Green Cabbage, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 256.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Braised Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Green Cabbage, Salt & Pepper, Thick-Cut Bacon. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Braised Cabbage?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 256.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Braised Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Bacon-Braised Cabbage healthy?
- Bacon-Braised Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 256.99 calories and 18.15 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 689.71 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.07 g (25% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.31 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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