Bacon Braised Cabbage

I didn’t grow up in a household where cabbage was often—if ever—found on our dinner table, but I came to love it after eating a cabbage roll at an Eastern European restaurant near campus while in college. This recipe is a seasonal dish that works best in fall or the colder months, but is easy to eat anytime because it’s just that damn good. I prefer using a thick-cut bacon that’s smoked, and adding a little extra garlic when sautéing the bacon.