Cambridge cabbage and bacon

• 1 large crisp white cabbage
• 4 rashers back bacon (or more)
• 4 rashers streaky bacon (or more)
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Trim and quarter the cabbage and wash it well. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and throw in the cabbage. While it is cooking, cut the bacon into small pieces, and fry in butter in a hot frying pan.

When it is tender, after about 10 minutes, drain the cabbage thoroughly, cut it into shreds with a knife and press lightly to strain off the water.

Place it in a mound o