Beer-Braised Cabbage With Bacon

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 325°F and preheat with the lid closed, for 15 minutes.

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

• 2

  Heat a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

  Ingredients

  • 1/4 Pound bulk unsliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 3

  Return the pot to medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the apple, stir, then add the cabbage. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir for 3 minutes.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Cup yellow onion, diced small

  • 1 Cup apple, cored and diced small

  • 1 Medium (2 lb) green cabbage, quartered, cored, thinly sliced

  • To Taste Sea salt

  • To Taste freshly ground black pepper

• 4

  Pour in the beer and bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cover.

  Ingredients

  • 12 Ounce Beer, light

• 5

  Place the pot on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid from the pot and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

• 6

  Remove the cabbage from the grill. Add the reserved bacon and stir into the cabbage. Enjoy!