Adam's Cabbage Recipe

Name: Adam's Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 medium head green cabbage; 1/2 pound bacon; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 1/4 cup chopped onion; hot sauce, to taste; skillet cornbread

Indulge in this rich and savory Adam's Smothered Cabbage recipe! Crispy bacon, tender cabbage, and a touch of heat make this a crowd-pleasing comfort food. While not the healthiest option, it's undeniably delicious. Serve with a dollop of chopped onion and a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick. Perfect alongside a warm skillet cornbread!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 63.7 kcal

Protein 5g

Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Adam's Cabbage

1 medium head green cabbage
1/2 pound bacon
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups water
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1/4 cup chopped onion
hot sauce, to taste
skillet cornbread

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How to Make Adam's Cabbage

Cook 1/2 pound bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
Core and chop 1 medium head of green cabbage.
Add 2 cups of water to a large stockpot and bring to a boil.
Add the reserved bacon grease and the cooked, crumbled bacon to the pot.
Add the chopped cabbage to the pot.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until cabbage is tender to your liking, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot, topped with chopped onion and hot sauce on the side, alongside skillet cornbread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

Carbs

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Side Dishes Vegetables American Southern United States Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Comfort Food Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Taste Mood Soul