Baked Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 head cabbage (Cored and quartered)
• 1 clove garlic (Minced)
• 0.5 cup onion (Chopped; the method describes placing sliced onion over the cabbage)
• butter or margarine (Dot over cabbage; author uses 2–3 tablespoons depending on cabbage size)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 slice bacon (Cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces; source lists 2–3 slices and says to use as much as preferred)
• kosher salt (Optional; add after cooking to taste)
• Mrs. Dash seasoning blend (Optional alternative to kosher salt; choose a blend to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking dish with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

2. 2

   Using a long, sharp knife, cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Arrange the wedges in the prepared baking dish.

3. 3

   Scatter the chopped onion and minced garlic over the cabbage wedges.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the black pepper evenly over the cabbage.

5. 5

   Dot the cabbage with butter or margarine. The author uses 2 or 3 tablespoons, depending on the size of the cabbage.

6. 6

   Place the pieces of raw bacon on top of the cabbage.

7. 7

   Do not add salt before cooking, as the author says it draws moisture from the cabbage. Wrap the dish tightly with the foil.

8. 8

   Bake at 350°F (175°C). The instructions give a range of about 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on cabbage size, while the site's listed cook time is 3 hours; check tenderness and cook to your preference rather than letting the cabbage become mushy.

9. 9

   After cooking, add kosher salt or a Mrs. Dash blend if desired. Open the foil very carefully, since escaping steam can burn.

Notes

The structured recipe lists a 3-hour cook time, but its detailed instruction says about 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on cabbage size. Follow the detailed instruction and check tenderness. The ingredient list does not quantify the butter or margarine; the author says 2–3 tablespoons. Bacon amount is flexible. The source recommends adding salt only after cooking. Although the method refers to foil, foil is used to line and cover the baking dish rather than as an edible ingredient.

Nutrition per serving

• side
• American
• baked
• vegetable
• gluten-free
• New Year's Eve