Bacon Fried Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 pound thick-cut bacon small diced
• 1 small onion thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 head of cabbage cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 black pepper
• 2 tablespoons salted butter

Instructions

1. In a Dutch oven or large skillet with deep sides, cook the bacon until crispy over medium heat for about 12-15 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper-towel lined plate.
2. Reserve ¼ cup of the bacon fat in the pan. Add the onions and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the cabbage, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 10-15 minutes.
5. Add the bacon back to the pan and the butter. Stir it in until the butter is melted and the bacon is distributed, taste, adjust seasoning if necessary and serve immediately.