Cracker Barrel Boiled Cabbage Recipe

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Boiled Cabbage Recipe

• This might seem a little intimidating at first but I promise you this boiled cabbage recipe is going to leave you asking for more. Perhaps, you’re thinking, just how amazing can “boiled cabbage” be?

• As it turns out, there is a lot this dish can offer. I have to say, I’m not really a fan of cabbages. They are one of those vegetables that I just don’t like for some reason. But that changed when I had this boiled cabbage recipe. After one bite; I was surprised, then amazed and then I was blown away.

• I couldn’t believe how tasty it was. Just wait until you try it, then you’ll know what I mean. I can’t wait tell you all about this amazing boiled cabbage recipe. So let’s begin.

Why is this boiled cabbage recipe so tasty?

• You see, there aren’t many ingredients in this boiled cabbage recipe. So what exactly gives this cracker barrel boiled cabbage recipe its iconic taste?

• The dish is supposed to be simple. And that is why just salt and pepper are used for seasoning. The right amount of these can give it a wonderful flavor.

• But that’s not it, the bacon has a pivotal role in this recipe as well. The seasoning works well with simple bacon. And you get a memorable “bacon” taste that you know and love. It adds to the flavor of the cabbage.

• This is what surprises me the most. I mean, who knew cabbage can be so great with bacon, right?

• But… there’s more to it. The cabbage you choose for this boiled cabbage recipe is as important for the taste as any other ingredient, maybe even more so.

• You should be very careful while buying cabbages. Not any kind of cabbage can be used for this dish. You need a fresh cabbage without any limp leaves. Make sure it isn’t lighter compared to its size.

• Keep that in mind and you’ll do great.

Some More Words of Advice

• This is a dish that keeps on giving, isn’t it? (I’m talking about surprises, by the way). It gave me another surprise when I found the amount of tips related to this recipe.

• I thought this will be another typical recipe, done perfectly just in one try. Well, I found the hard way, that’s not the case. There is a lot to know about cabbages and cooking them.

• Apparently if you overcook them they start to smell like… let’s just say, “really nasty”. And they turn into a mush that no one wants to eat. So try to avoid that and follow the directions.

• Do not choose any other type of cabbage, only the green one. The Ed and Napa ones are not good for boiling.

• And I’ve already told you about what cabbage you should buy. So take care of that and you should be good to go.

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