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whole head of cabbage wrapped in bacon fresh off the grill and partially wrapped in foil.

Bacon Wrapped Beer Braised Cabbage

A whole head of cabbage wrapped in bacon and braised in beer is really something special. You can make it on the grill or in the oven, and either way it comes out incredibly soft and full of smoky, savory flavor. It is such a fun and unexpected way to make the side dish the star of the show.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup beer
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional

Instructions

  • Make an x out of two large pieces of aluminum foil.
  • Place 1 head cabbage in the middle and cut two slits most of the way through each direction. 
    head of cabbage cut into squares by cutting two slits each direction
  • Place little bits of 2 Tablespoons butter in each of the slits. Then arrange the 6 slices bacon over the cabbage. 
    head of cabbage wrapped in bacon slices with aluminum foil around it
  • Start to wrap the foil around the cabbage forming a bowl and holding the bacon on. Pour ¾ cup beer over the cabbage.
    pouring beer over bacon wrapped head of cabbage in foil bowl.
  • Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper.
  • Finish wrapping the foil around the cabbage and seal.
    foil ball with head of bacon wrapped cabbage inside
  • Place on the grill over medium heat for about 2½ or 3 hours. Or bake at 350 F for at least 2 hours.
  • Let rest for about 10 minutes then unwrap. Remove the core from the cabbage. Dice the bacon and sprinkle over the remaining cabbage. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 446mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
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