I made this dish for a hangout, and my friends couldn’t get enough of it…

Instructions:

1. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon pieces over medium heat until they are crispy. Once cooked, remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about two tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
2. Sauté the Onion: Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion begins to soften and become translucent.
3. Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, stone ground mustard (or Dijon mustard), smoked paprika, Kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant.
4. Cook the Cabbage: Add the sliced and chopped cabbage to the skillet. Stir everything together well to coat the cabbage with the seasonings and bacon grease. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is soft and slightly caramelized.
5. Add the Bacon: Stir the crispy bacon back into the cooked cabbage mixture. Cook for another minute to heat the bacon through and meld the flavors.
6. Serve: Serve warm and enjoy this flavorful side dish!