Cabbage and Bacon with Buttery Noodles (Haluski)
Servings 4
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large Saucepan or Pot
Ingredients
- 3 slices of bacon
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- ½ green cabbage core removed, and chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 6 oz wide egg noodles cooked al dente, according to the package instructions
- 1½-2 tbsp butter to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned & crispy. Remove to paper towels to drain. Chop into bits.
- Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the large skillet and add the onion. Season with a bit of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, and cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet and stir to combine. Season with a bit of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, and cook, stirring often, for 15-20 minutes, until very tender and starting to caramelize.
- Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles to al dente in a large saucepan of well-salted boiling water, according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles well, add 1 tablespoon of butter, and toss to coat well.
- Pour the buttery noodles into the large skillet with the cabbage, and stir in the remaining butter. Stir in the bacon and taste. Re-season if needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.