Braised Cabbage with Smoked Bacon

A true Wisconsin appetizer: addictively delicious fried cheese curds flavored with beer

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
Total Time: 15-20 Minutes
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3 slices Nueske Smoked Bacon, diced, fried and drained
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 cup leeks, tough green leaves removed
• 1 large head Savoy cabbage, core removed
• 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
• 15 oz can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 Tbsp finely julienned fresh sage
• 1 Tbsp snipped chives
• freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse, split and thinly slice leeks
2. Remove core and thinly slice cabbage (about 6 cups)
3. Julienne sage and snip chives
4. Fry bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until crisp (about 3 minutes); set bacon aside on paper towels
5. Reserve 2 Tbsp of bacon fat
6. Add garlic and leeks to skillet; cook about 2 minutes
7. Add cabbage, chicken stock and beans; gently toss until combined
8. Simmer until cabbage begins to wilt (about 3 minutes)
9. Add bacon, sage, and chives
10. Toss until well-combined
11. Season to taste
12. Serve hot

This Recipes Uses

Nueske Medium-Thick Sliced Applewood Smoked Bacon