Keto Boerewors with Braised Cabbage

Ingredients

• 16 oz Boerewors Sausage
• 1 medium head Cabbage
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 slices Bacon
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Place a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F / 190-205°C). Add the 1 tbsp of olive oil to the skillet. Once hot, carefully place the 16 oz Boerewors Sausage into the skillet and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until deeply browned on all sides and an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is reached when measured with a meat thermometer. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
2. 2While the sausage cooks, cut the 1 medium head of cabbage into 1/2-inch wide strips. Peel and dice the 1 medium onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
3. 3In a large (12-inch or larger) skillet, cook the 4 slices of bacon over medium heat (approximately 300-325°F / 150-160°C) for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crispy and golden brown. Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet with tongs or a slotted spoon, place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and set aside. Reserve the bacon fat in the skillet.
4. 4Add the diced 1 medium onion to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Cook over medium heat (approximately 300-325°F / 150-160°C) for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion pieces are translucent and softened.
5. 5Add the 1 medium head of cabbage strips to the skillet with the softened onion. Continue to cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage has visibly wilted and reduced in volume.
6. 6Stir in the 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/4 tsp Salt, and 1/4 tsp Black Pepper until well combined. Reduce the heat to low (approximately 200-225°F / 95-105°C), cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the cabbage is very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
7. 7While the cabbage simmers, crumble the cooked 4 slices of bacon into small pieces. Once the cabbage is tender, remove the lid, sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the braised cabbage, and serve immediately alongside the cooked 16 oz Boerewors Sausage.

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