Roasted Bacon with Cabbage
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes like you spent all day cooking. Crispy roasted bacon paired with tender, caramelized cabbage is simply magic, and the apple cider vinegar adds a bright tang that brings everything to life. Cabbage is packed with vitamin C and fiber, making this dish not only delicious but genuinely nourishing. The best part? Everything roasts on one pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Trust me, this humble combination will become a regular rotation in your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 12bacon strips(cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 headgreen cabbage(chopped into 2-inch pieces (about 8 cups))
- 1 mediumred onion(sliced into wedges)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 3 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoondijon mustard
- 1 tablespoonbrown sugar
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ teaspooncaraway seeds(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes seasoning distribution easier.
- 2
Spread the bacon pieces evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 12-15 minutes until the edges are crispy but not burnt, stirring halfway through.
Tip: Cooking bacon in the oven renders the fat evenly and frees up your stovetop.
- 3
While the bacon roasts, prepare your vegetables. Chop the cabbage into 2-inch pieces and slice the red onion into wedges.
Tip: Uniform vegetable sizes ensure even cooking.
- 4
Remove the bacon from the oven and carefully drain off most of the rendered fat into a separate container, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan for cooking the vegetables.
Tip: Reserve the bacon fat for cooking greens or potatoes later if desired.
- 5
Add the chopped cabbage and red onion to the baking sheet with the bacon, drizzle with olive oil, and toss everything together to combine.
Tip: Tossing well ensures the vegetables benefit from the rendered bacon fat.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds if using.
Tip: This vinaigrette adds brightness and balances the richness of the bacon.
- 7
Pour the vinaigrette over the cabbage and bacon mixture, tossing until evenly coated. Spread everything back into a single layer on the baking sheet.
Tip: Even coating ensures every piece gets the flavorful dressing.
- 8
Return to the oven and roast for 18-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the cabbage is tender and the edges are lightly charred.
Tip: The cabbage will soften and the vinegar will caramelize slightly for deeper flavor.
- 9
Remove from the oven and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper as needed. Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.
Tip: Serving immediately preserves the crispiness of the bacon.
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