Boiled Bacon With Cabbage Recipe

1. 1

   Soak the bacon in cool water for 24 hrs, changing the water several times.

2. 2

   Put the soaked bacon in a large casserole with the vegetables, herbs and stock or possibly water.

3. 3

   Bring just to the boil, skim, turn the heat right down and keep it simmering at a mere bubble, with the lid on, for about 30 min.

4. 4

   Add in the cabbage and continue to simmer for a further 1 hour (this sounds like a long time, but you are not looking for a crispy al dente result - quite the reverse - the slow cooking will soften the cabbage completely.

5. 5

   Turn off the heat and allow the meat to 'settle' for 20 min, then remove it from the pot, transfer it to a carving board and keep it warm for a further 10 min under a tight layer of foil and a cloth.

6. 6

   Using a slotted spoon, lift out the cabbage and throw away as much as you can of the other vegetables.

7. 7

   Lay a bed of cabbage on each plate, put a couple of thick slices of bacon on top, and serve the cooking liquor in a jug.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.