Warm Cabbage Slaw with Maple-Bacon Dressing

Name: Warm Cabbage Slaw with Maple-Bacon Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices (4 ounces) bacon, cut in half; 1/2 c. apple-cider vinegar; 1/3 c. maple syrup (grade B, if available); 1/2 tsp. ground celery seed; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 3/4 c. (2 stalks) sliced leeks; 3 c. shredded green cabbage; 1 1/2 c. shredded red cabbage; 1/2 c. carrots, grated, from 2 medium-sized carrots

Published: Jun 25, 2007

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warm cabbage slaw with maple bacon dressing

Mark Ferri

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

158

Bacon tops quickly sauteed cabbage, leeks, and carrots in a slaw made from both red and green cabbage varieties. Its distinctive vinaigrette dressing combines the smoky flavor of bacon, the tartness of apple-cider vinegar, and the sweetness of maple syrup.

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Ingredients

4 slices (4 ounces) bacon, cut in half
1/2 cup apple-cider vinegar
1/3 cup maple syrup (grade B, if available)
1/2 tsp. ground celery seed
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3/4 cup (2 stalks) sliced leeks
3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup carrots, grated, from 2 medium-sized carrots

Directions

1. Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Transfer to paper towels and discard all but 3 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add vinegar, maple syrup, celery seed, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute. Pour all but 1 tablespoon warm dressing into a small bowl.
2. Step 2Adjust heat to medium low and add leeks to skillet. Cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add green and red cabbage and carrots. Stir in reserved dressing and cook just until vegetables soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to serving platter, top with bacon, and serve immediately.

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