Ham and Cabbage (One Pan)
This one pan Ham and Cabbage is made in just 30 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. A healthy and flavorful easy dinner or side dish recipe that's perfect for using leftover ham or bacon. This is truly a favorite comfort food recipe in our family all year round!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head cabbage chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1 large sweet onion chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound ham steak diced
- ¼ cup olive oil, bacon grease and/or butter
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the fat choice over medium heat until hot.
- Add the diced ham steak to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the ham starts to brown slightly.
- Once the ham is browned, add onion and sauté 1 minute.
- Add the chopped cabbage, and stir to combine all of the ingredients.
- Season the mixture with a seasoning salt blend or salt and pepper, to taste. You can adjust the amount of pepper according to your preference.
- Cook the cabbage and onion mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is very soft and wilted. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes. During that time, cover the pan with a lid for 1-3 minutes to lock in the steam and tenderize the veggies.
- Once the cabbage is cooked to your desired level of tenderness, remove the pan from the heat and transfer to a serving dish. It can be served as a delicious side dish or as the main course.
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Notes
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- Prep and cut your cabbage before cooking. Remove and discard outer leaves, then carefully slice bottom of the cabbage to create a flat surface. Cut head in half, then remove the tough center core. Chop leaves into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
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- Increase cabbage cook time for different textures. If you like a little bite, sauté cabbage for a shorter period of time. If you prefer it more tender, let cabbage simmer longer to cook down and soften.
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- Season as you go. Season generously with salt and pepper, and taste as you go. Feel free to add any other additional spices you enjoy, too!
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- Swap sweet onions for yellow onions. Use yellow onions for a sharper, tangier note.
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- Add a splash of vinegar to brighten the flavor. We like apple cider vinegar, but a tablespoon or two of any type at the very end of cooking, right before it's time to serve, gives this dish an extra flavor punch.
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- Use another meat other than ham. We also love bacon and pancetta for this recipe too! The fat that renders is so delicious mixed with the cabbage.
- Refrigeration: If you have leftovers, cool and bring to room temperature, then store in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Be sure to enjoy within a few days after storing.
- Freezing: It's best to enjoy this dish right after cooking for the best texture. We recommend not freezing this recipe as it will compromise the texture.
- Reheating Leftovers: Reheat individual portions on the stovetop over medium heat, or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Add a drizzle of olive oil or pat of butter if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
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