Description

Even if you aren't Irish, your eyes will be smiling when your family tells you that this potato side dish is delicious!

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon (turkey bacon would work)
• 2 lb. potatoes, washed, peeled and quartered
• 2 t. salt for potato water
• 1/2 small head cabbage, shredded
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 c. milk, slightly warmed in the microwave
• kosher salt, to taste
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 T. butter or margarine, soft or melted

Steps

1. Place the potatoes in a pot, along with enough water to cover them. Add 2 teaspoons salt to the pot and bring to a boil. Simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15-18 minutes.
2. While potatoes are boiling, fry bacon in a skillet over medium high heat. When bacon has browned and is slightly crisp, remove to a paper towel lined plate. Set aside.
3. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease and set aside. Leave the rest of the drippings in the skillet. Add the onions to the hot skillet with the bacon grease. Saute over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the cabbage and toss lightly while it sautes and wilts, about 5 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper as it cooks.