SMOKY BACON CABBAGE
The dish is not only a truly delicious and keto friendly side for any meal, but it evokes some strong sense memories as an East Coast kid growing up with baked beans on the menu a few times a week. The smoky taste of this well caramelized cabbage brings something that I can only define as that almost creamy sweet baked bean magic. Weird comparison? Maybe, but you won’t doubt it when you taste it!
Ingredients:
16oz shredded cabbage
2oz diced onion
4oz raw bacon
1/2 tsp Red chili flakes
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
Salt (to taste) - Use Smoked Salt if you have it! (Or get some from Redmond Real Salt here!)
Recipe Steps:
Dice bacon and place in a cold skillet, turn on heat to medium low.
Cook bacon until crispy and the fat is rendered. Stir frequently.
Remove bacon with a slotted spoon. Add cabbage and toss in the rendered bacon fat. Sprinkle the diced onion, red pepper flakes and pepper. Toss to combine.
Cover skillet and cook for 5 min.
Remove cover and let cabbage cook for 5 min without stirring to begin caramelizing.
Stir and continue to cook for an additional 5-10 min based on your desired level of caramelization.
Taste and season with salt if needed. The saltiness of your bacon will determine how much you add.
Serve with a protein or even top with eggs, and enjoy!
Servings and Macros:
Makes 4 Servings (Or two hefty servings!)
Calories: 175
Protein: 11g
Carbs: 8g
Fat: 11g
