Sweet and Savory Cabbage Delight

Transform humble cabbage into a flavor-packed dish bursting with sweetness and umami. This recipe combines caramelized onions, juicy apples, and savory bacon to create the perfect balance of flavors. It's the ultimate cabbage dish for even the most skeptical eaters!
ingredients
- 1 small cabbage head, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium-sized apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 strips of bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside.
- 2.
In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the onions over medium heat until caramelized, around 10 minutes.
- 3.
Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4.
Stir in the sliced apples and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until they soften slightly.
- 5.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the cabbage mixture, followed by apple cider vinegar. Stir well to combine.
- 6.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 7.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8.
Serve the cabbage delight topped with the crispy bacon.