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Bacon and Cabbage

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A classic of Irish cuisine, Bacon and Cabbage is a hearty and delicious dish, perfect for a cold winter day.

Bacon and Cabbage

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⏱️ 15 min prep + 120 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 2 kg of cabbage
  • 500 g of bacon
  • 2 onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 liter of beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of black pepper
  • 2 sprigs of rosemary
  • 2 sprigs of thyme

Method

  1. Wash the cabbages and cut them into pieces. Peel and thinly slice the onions.
  2. In a pan, heat some oil and sauté the onions and garlic until they are golden brown.
  3. Add the bacon and sauté for a few minutes.
  4. In a large pot, add the broth, cabbage pieces, cooked onions, garlic, and bacon oil.
  5. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for about 2 hours, or until the cabbages are soft.
  6. Turn off the heat and add salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Mix well.
  7. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

The story

Bacon and Cabbage has its roots in the agricultural history of Ireland, where cabbage was one of the few vegetables that could be grown during winter.

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