Fried Cabbage (Done My Way...)

Submitted by Ackman

"My wife is half German, but usually will not eat cooked cabbage unless I make it...what a sweetheart!!! Try this as a side dish for pork roast or chops....."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 lg. skillet
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 medium head cabbage, coarsely shredded
• 2 -3 slices smoked bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 lb butter, divide in half (NOT margerine)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon marjoram leaves (optional)
• 1 -2 tablespoon light brown sugar (optional)

directions

1. Remove outer leaves of cabbage & cut off the end of core.
2. Coarsely shred the cabbage, including the core (the core's the best part) & set aside.
3. Melt half the butter in a large skillet (cast iron works best).
4. Add the onion & bacon -- cook, stirring occasionaly. until onion is soft & bacon is lighly browned.
5. Remove from skillet & set aside.
6. Melt the rest of the butter & add the shredded cabbage.
7. Cover & cook until cabbage is somewhat limp & lightly browned, stirring occasionaly -- about 15-20 minutes.
8. When cabbage is done, add the salt & any or all of the other listed seasonings -- cover & cook another 10 minutes.
9. ENJOY!