The perfect side dish that goes with just about anything.

Once cooked and composed, the cabbage is sweet and slightly bitter while the potatoes are nutty.

Bacon boosts the meatiness of this dish and adds a bit of crunch.

Southern Living Cabbage and Potatoes in the pan ready to serve

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Ingredients

8oz.thick-cut bacon, chopped (about 2 cups)

1medium-size(8 oz.

Transfer, using a slotted spoon, to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.

Reserve bacon drippings in Dutch oven.

Southern Living Cabbage and Potatoes ingredients

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Remove and discard thyme and bay leaf.

Stir in vinegar and reserved cooked bacon.

Taste and season with additional salt, if needed.

Southern Living Cabbage and Potatoes cooking the bacon

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Southern Living Cabbage and Potatoes cooking the cabbage and potatoes

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Southern Living Cabbage and Potatoes adding the bacon and vinegar

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