This Fried Pork Sauce is a comforting, home-style dish that balances the savory crunch of crispy bacon with the sweet-tart brightness of red cabbage and vinegar. The sauce itself is a luscious blend of brown sugar, flour-thickened broth, and aromatic onions, creating a rich glaze that clings beautifully to the tender vegetables. It’s an excellent side dish that pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or as a hearty topping for rice. The combination of texturesâÂÂcrisp bacon, soft cabbage, and thick sauceâÂÂmakes this a satisfying and flavorful addition to any dinner table. Perfect for weeknight meals or potlucks, it brings a unique international flair to your kitchen with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients.
Fried Pork Sauce
Description
This Fried Pork Sauce is a comforting, home-style dish that balances the savory crunch of crispy bacon with the sweet-tart brightness of red cabbage and vinegar. The sauce itself is a luscious blend of brown sugar, flour-thickened broth, and aromatic onions, creating a rich glaze that clings beautifully to the tender vegetables. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent side dish that pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or as a hearty topping for rice. The combination of texturesâÂÂcrisp bacon, soft cabbage, and thick sauceâÂÂmakes this a satisfying and flavorful addition to any dinner table. Perfect for weeknight meals or potlucks, it brings a unique international flair to your kitchen with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice to the water.
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Add the shredded red cabbage to the boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain well and set aside.
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In a large skillet, fry the diced bacon over medium heat until crisp.
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Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel to drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings in the skillet, discarding the rest.
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Add the sliced onion to the remaining bacon drippings in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
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Stir in the flour, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to cook out the raw flour taste.
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Gradually whisk in the water and vinegar to create a smooth sauce.
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Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a glaze consistency.
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Return the cooked cabbage and crumbled bacon to the skillet.
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Stir gently to combine the cabbage and bacon with the sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
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Serve hot, garnished with diced fresh tomato.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 265.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.9g23%
- Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
- Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
- Sodium 3864.5mg162%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.1g7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
- Sugars 12.2g
- Protein 14.3g29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.