Good-For-You-Cabbage Recipe

Name: Good-For-You-Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small heads of cabbage (1-1/2 - 2 pounds each); 4 slices bacon, smoked, thick-cut; 1 ½ teaspoons mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon caraway seed; ½ teaspoon cumin seed; ½ teaspoon fennel seed; 1 teaspoon sea salt or ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 cup brewed strong coffee; 3 tablespoons molasses

Servings: persons

1
Rinse cabbage, remove outer leaves.
2
Cut into eight wedges, leaving core intack.
3
Set aside.
4
In large skillet with tight fitting lid, cook bacon over meium heat.
5
Reserve 3Tbsp.
6
drippings in skillet, transfer bacon to paper towel, crumble, set aside.
7
Add mustard, caraway, cumin, fennel, salt and pepper to pan, cook and stir 1 minute.
8
Add half cabbage, cook, searing both sides 3-5 minutes.
9
Remove and do same with remaining cabbage.
10
Put all cabbage in skillet, overlapping.
11
For gravy stir together coffee and molasses, pour over cabbage.
12
Heat to boiling.
13
Reduce heat, simmer, covered 20-25 minutes.
14
Transfer to platter, sprinkle with bacon, pour gravy over.
15
Serve.

166

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small heads of cabbage (1-1/2 - 2 pounds each), 4 slices bacon, smoked, thick-cut, 1 ½ teaspoons mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon caraway seed, and more.

Yes, Good-For-You-Cabbage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Good-For-You-Cabbage

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