BBQ Braised Cabbage w/ Bacon

taoofspice.com
makes 7 cups
Talk about flavor! This easy BBQ braised cabbage with bacon is bursting with it. Whether you serve it as a side next time you barbecue or pile it on a pulled pork sandwich or burger for flare, you won't regret it.
​Ingredients

• 6 slices of thick-cut bacon, cut lengthwise into 1/2" pieces
• 1 medium/large onion, sliced or diced
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium ( ~2 lbs.) head of red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced (about 8 cups) 
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup your choice of barbecue sauce 
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt 

​

Preparation​​

1. Heat a Dutch oven or large sauté pan to medium-high heat.
2. Add the bacon and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crispy. Transfer using a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined surface.
3. Add the onions and garlic to the Dutch oven/sauté pan and sauté for 2-4 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent.
4. Add the cabbage and sauté another five minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Stir in the chicken broth, bacon, barbecue sauce, and salt.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes or until cabbage has softened and most of the liquid has mostly evaporated. Serve warm.

Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days.
​.