Red and Green Cabbage Slaw with Bacon Recipe

Name: Red and Green Cabbage Slaw with Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 medium red cabbage (about 1 pound), finely shredded; 1/4 medium green cabbage (about 1/2 pound), finely shredded; 1/2 pound smoked bacon (about 8 strips), cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 Granny Smith apple (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 medium red cabbage (about 1 pound), finely shredded
1/4 medium green cabbage (about 1/2 pound), finely shredded
1/2 pound smoked bacon (about 8 strips), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 Granny Smith apple (optional)

1
Toss the cabbages together in a large bowl; set aside.
2
Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes.
3
Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain; set aside.
4
Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet.
5
Add the caraway seeds to the skillet, if desired; cook over medium heat, shaking the skillet often, until the seeds begin to pop, about 1 minute.
6
Add the oil and garlic; cook, stirring, 10 seconds (do not let the garlic brown).
7
Remove from heat; pour in the vinegar.
8
Add the sugar and salt; stir until dissolved.
9
Pour the dressing over the cabbage.
10
Season with pepper.
11
Toss thoroughly.
12
Let stand at least 1 hour, or refrigerate, covered, overnight.
13
Just before serving, cut the apple into 1/4-inch-thick wedges or matchsticks.
14
Add to the dressed cabbage along with the bacon, and toss again.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 medium red cabbage (about 1 pound), finely shredded, 1/4 medium green cabbage (about 1/2 pound), finely shredded, 1/2 pound smoked bacon (about 8 strips), cut into 1/4-inch pieces, 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional), and more.

Yes, Red and Green Cabbage Slaw with Bacon falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red and Green Cabbage Slaw with Bacon

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Variations & substitutions

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