Hearty Southern Cabbage and Carrots
This Hearty Southern Cabbage and Carrots recipe takes a comforting classic and adds sweetness with tender sliced carrots. Combined with smoky pork and spices, this dish offers rich and savory flavors, perfect as a side for fried chicken or barbecue. Slowly simmered, it embodies the warmth of Southern cooking, making it an ideal addition to family gatherings and celebrations.
ingredients
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup smoked sausage, sliced (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet or pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
- 2.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4.
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- 5.
Slowly add the chopped cabbage, stirring to combine with the onions, carrots, and bacon grease.
- 6.
Pour in the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar, then season with red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 7.
If using, add the sliced smoked sausage at this point for added flavor.
- 8.
Cover the pot and let it simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage and carrots are tender.
- 9.
Once cooked, sprinkle the crispy bacon over the cabbage and carrots, stirring to combine.
- 10.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
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