This recipe cooks for almost 3 hours resulting in very tender cabbage and onions which have been infused with apples, bacon and butter! Perfect side served with pork chops and cornbread muffins.Cabbage has always been included in my “favorite list of veggies” since growing a bunch of heads for sauerkraut when I had my 40×120′ garden in the country. Homemade sauerkraut is such a treat and one reason I wish I still had this huge garden. Yes, that is me in the overalls next to a bunch of cabbage plants and some family helpers.
We eventually had to make the fence higher because the deer could easily jump it. I never minded sharing but they also destroyed plants just walking around in my garden. They didn’t eat the cabbage! Some of our deer family back in Manchester many years ago…
This recipe by Joanna Gaines appeared in her cookbook “Magnolia Table” (also the name of her restaurant in Waco, Texas). It was a New York Times Bestseller which infuses her passion for everything family including many Gaines family favorites. I have this same philosophy – sharing recipes with family and friends.
Many who live in the U.S. may know Joanna from her hit TV show, “Fixer Upper” with husband Chip. I never watched their show but when I would catch a glimpse of the show they always seemed to be having fun tearing down walls and turning houses into beautiful places to live. The series lasted from May, 2013 until April, 2018, just in time for the publication of Joanna’s first cookbook.
Dutch Oven Cabbage and Bacon, Adapted
- 8 oz. raw bacon to cover the bottom of a large Dutch oven (I used only 4 slices)
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided and cut into small pieces (I cut this in half as you really don’t need all that fat, unless you want it of course)
- large green cabbage, sliced into thin wedges
- white onion (I used sweet) cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1-2 honey crisp (I used 1-1/2) apples, quartered
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1-1/4 tsp. kosher salt (I used Morton)
- 1-1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- parsley to garnish
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Layer the bottom of the Dutch oven with bacon slices. Scatter half of the butter pieces over the bacon.
Layer the cabbage and onion slices and push the apple quarters into the side of the pot. Scatter the rest of the butter pieces and sprinkle with the vinegar, salt and pepper.
Cover and bake for 2-1/2 to (3 hours). I removed the apple wedges and bacon and placed the cabbage on a nice plate.
Leftovers will keep for about 3 days.
I served this delicious vegetable with Weight Watcher’s Pork Chops and Gravy and my Corn bread Muffins.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
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That sounds like a delicious combination! Hugs.
It really was Teagan – Hugs back to you.
Apples and bacon is such a classic tasty combination, and the addition of smothered cabbage makes it even better. Perfect for a cold day! .
Thanks – I love the combination and it was the highlight of my pork dinner.
Judi, we eat a lot of cabbage over this way, so your recipe would set well on one of our tables. Wow, nice garden. I love the labor of gardening as well as the bounties the garden provides. Perhaps, if everyone grew something they ate, all would appreciate the food they eat just a little more.
My country garden was big not including the corn and pumpkin patch to the right of the picture.I had a lot of fun, learned so much about veggies/flowers/herbs, earned a Master Gardener certificate during the 20 years we lived there. I’m only container gardening now on my deck which is fine but I do miss all the goodies and you are right I appreciate the food I eat and always will.
Well, Judi, I’m only container gardening these days as well. But I love each pinch of herbs, the occasional squash, potatoes and such I do grow.
Ron – I remember seeing at least one post of yours of a former garden and then your container garden on your patio like I have 🙂
Wow, cabbage isn’t my favorite but I think I would love this one! I’ve watched Fixer Upper and got a kick from Chip and Joanna! I’ll check out her cookbook.☺️💕
I have my fancy cookbooks by famous chefs and then I have a collection such as Joanna’s – just good ole fashioned down-to-earth cooking for your family. I think you would like it Mary 🙂
I’m building my cookbook collection up, I have a jumbo King Arthur flour cookbook, a vintage Better Homes and Garden, a local town cookbook of submittted recipes, a Healthyish book gifted by a co- worker and another great one from my sister in law. I also use many recipes from blogs and Pinterest.
I’ll have to che k out Joanna’s cookbook! Thanks!😘
Judy, your garden was huge!
Yes, it sure was Mary. It was a lot of work but at the same time I enjoyed it so much – I was much younger in that picture 🙂
Good morning Judy, it’s is a lot of work but a work of love, right? I can’t wait to garden again! Blessings dear friend🌈☺️❤️
Such a delicious dish, Judi! It’s making my mouth water!
Thanks – it’s a yummy recipe, the cabbage was so tender. I even ate it cold!
Great recipe! I love all of the ingredients. I more often use purple cabbage, but then, I love purple!
Thanks – cabbage is a favorite. I seem to use the green variety more but I do love the purple, especially when I make sauerbraten.
Your cabbage sounds good. I make something very similar with sauerkraut and will now try your version.
Thanks Karen – I like cabbage all kinds of ways and sauerkraut is a favorite especially with some sausages.
I don’t think I’ve ever had homemade sauerkraut and I sure don’t know how you could keep up on that big a garden! I usually have about 6 herb plants and a few flowers and that’s it. The Gaines show is fun to catch every once in a while and Johanna is sure talented. I’m pinning this recipe for a try. It sounds delicious!
LOL – I was a lot younger Julie and besides entertaining on a weekly basis, taking care of lots of kids, my garden was a full-time job. She is quite talented and even though I liked her I just wasn’t in to that kind of show.
First of all I’m so sorry I’ve been spelling your name wrong! I just noticed that it has an i and I hope I remember! Last night I made your cabbage side dish and it was delicious! I used red cabbage and crisped up the bacon first before adding it. It complimented my Panko crusted pork chops perfectly! Thank you Judi! My husband really enjoyed it!❤️🌈
No problem Mary – it’s actually Judith and I just chose to spell it with an “i”. I love red cabbage too and have a number of ways I like to cook it. Glad you enjoyed it!
Okay good I didn’t want to spell it wrong. Have a great day!😁❤️