Czech Cabbage Dish Recipe

Czech Cabbage Dish Recipe

  • 1 large head cabbage, shredded
  • 1/4 pound bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Blanche cabbage briefly in boiling water, remove and drain immediately.
  2. In a large skillet, brown bacon over medium heat until opaque; remove and drain on paper toweling.
  3. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet; add the 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. Add onion, celery and bell pepper and saute until crisp-tender.
  4. In a large bowl combine the prepared cabbage, bacon, sauteed vegetable mix (with oil), vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well and serve warm, or chill and serve later.