Czechoslovakian Braised Cabbage (Dusene Zeli)

Name: Czechoslovakian Braised Cabbage (Dusene Zeli)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bacon fat; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 slices bacon, chopped 1/4 inch; 1 (3-pound) head white or green cabbage, cored, shredded; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, or more to taste; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon sugar, or more to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

A traditional Czechoslovakian braised cabbage dish, dusene zeli, offers a smoky bacon flavor for an easy and hearty side.

⭐ 4.2 (38 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 60 minTotal: 80 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Eastern European

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Instructions

Heat bacon fat in a large skillet or Dutch oven; sauté onions 8-10 minutes until lightly colored.
Stir in bacon and cook 5 minutes until lightly browned.
Add cabbage and caraway seeds; mix well.
Cover and cook 5 minutes over medium heat.
Incorporate vinegar, water, salt, sugar, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then cover tightly and simmer 45-60 minutes on low, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender. Add water as needed.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 123 kcal

Carbohydrate: 16 g

Cholesterol: 10 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 6 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 506 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 5 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g