Southern Cabbage for the Pressure Cooker - A Classic Southern Dish Made Easy

Enjoy a taste of the South with this easy and delicious recipe for Southern Cabbage in the pressure cooker. Tender cabbage leaves are cooked in a flavorful broth with smoked bacon for that authentic Southern flavor. This dish is perfect as a side dish or as a main course served with cornbread. With the help of a pressure cooker, you can have this classic Southern dish on the table in no time!

Ingredients

• 1 head of cabbage
• 4 strips of smoked bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and cut it into quarters. Remove the core and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
2. Set your pressure cooker to the sauté function and add the chopped bacon. Cook until crispy and then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
4. Add the chopped cabbage to the pot and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Stir to coat the cabbage with the seasonings.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar. Give everything a good stir to combine.
6. Secure the lid on your pressure cooker and set it to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
7. Once the cooking time is up, carefully release the pressure according to your pressure cooker's instructions.
8. Remove the lid and give the cabbage a stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
9. Serve the Southern cabbage hot, sprinkled with the crispy bacon bits on top. Enjoy as a side dish or as a main course with cornbread.

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