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Heat a large wide skillet over high heat while you slice your bacon (yes, the entire pound) into 1/2 wide pieces.
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When the pan is hot, break up the bacon into the pan and let it cook.
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When it is about half done you will want to drain or skim the pan of drippings--but reserve it, don't throw it away!
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Continue to cook the bacon until done and crisping, then remove it to drain on paper towels and add the remaining drippings to your reserve.
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Lower the heat to medium/medium-high and add two tablespoons of your reserved drippings back to the large skillet.
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As this heats, prep your onion.
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The goal for this dish is to chop your onion and cabbage into thin strips that will mimic the size and shape of the noodles you're using.
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Once you have your strips, add them to the skillet, and toss to coat.
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Add water to a large stock pot and place over high heat to bring to a boil.
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Prep the cabbage.
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Quarter the cabbage, remove the core, and slice into THIN strips.
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As you finish chopping each quarter, add it to the skillet with the onions and lightly toss or turn to combine.
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When all of the cabbage is in, sprinkle LIGHTLY with salt and pepper (you will later be adding in that bacon--remember that it will be salty).
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You will need to cook the cabbage mixture over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring/turning occasionally, until the cabbage reaches your desired level of tenderness.
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I like mine rather crisp and probably only cook about 8 minutes.
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Is that second pot boiling yet?
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When it is, take a break from stirring the cabbage to add your bag of noodles to it and cook according to package directions.
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Drain your finished noodles--leave them there in the strainer for a minute.
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Return the large pot to the (off but still) hot burner and add the 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons more of your reserved bacon drippings.
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Pour half of the onion/cabbage into the large pot, then the strained noodles, then the other half of the onion/cabbage, then ANOTHER 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings (indulgent?
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-- yes) Top with the cooked bacon and toss to combine.
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Consume.
