Sautéed Cabbage with Bacon

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Sautéed Cabbage with Bacon is a hearty, savory side dish where crisp bacon pieces are rendered down and used to cook shredded or chopped cabbage, often with onions and a splash of vinegar or broth. It's a staple of American comfort food and Southern cuisine, though similar preparations exist in many European traditions. The dish transforms humble ingredients into a flavorful, satisfying accompaniment.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in fat and protein due to the bacon, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the cabbage. It provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin K, and vitamin C, with a rough calorie estimate of 200-300 per serving depending on the bacon-to-cabbage ratio.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	480 mg
Vitamin C	40 mg
Vitamin K	80 mcg
Potassium	300 mg
Vitamin A	30 mcg RAE
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	50 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Magnesium	20 mg

Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of 'peasant food' or resourceful cooking, using an inexpensive vegetable and a small amount of meat to create a rich, flavorful dish. Nutritionally, the cabbage's high fiber and vitamin content balance the richness of the bacon, making it more nutrient-dense than it might appear.