Traditional Irish-Style Cabbage
Traditional Irish-Style Cabbage pairs tender cabbage wedges with salty Irish bacon, a touch of nutmeg, and a bright splash of red wine vinegar. The balance of buttery richness and tangy acidity makes it a standout winter side, perfect alongside roasted meats or a hearty Sunday dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Irish-Style Cabbage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 46
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the cabbage in a large pot. Add water and bring it to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 8 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels, crumble it, and set aside.
- 3
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven broiler.
- 4
Drain the cabbage and move it to a baking dish; drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and nutmeg.
- 5
Broil under the preheated broiler until the top is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Serve with salt, pepper, and vinegar as desired.
- Calories 221.47 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 8.95 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 19.51 g 7%
- Total Fat 12.23 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 6.28 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.74 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 320.08 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 7.83 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 5.96 g --
- Added Sugars 5.04 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 108.96 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 571.49 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 13.63 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 83.22 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.
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About This Recipe
Traditional Irish Style Cabbage is an Irish side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Green Cabbage, Ground Nutmeg, and Red Wine Vinegar. Each serving provides about 221.47 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Irish-Style Cabbage?
- It is an Irish recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Traditional Irish-Style Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Green Cabbage, Ground Nutmeg, Red Wine Vinegar, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Irish-Style Cabbage?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 221.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Irish-Style Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Traditional Irish-Style Cabbage healthy?
- Traditional Irish-Style Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 221.47 calories and 8.95 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 320.08 mg (14% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.28 g (31% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.04 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Alcohol, 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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