Ingredients

  • 1 large head green cabbage (about 3 pounds)
  • 4 slices bacon, diced (extra thick bacon)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons smash seasoning (recipe follows)
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag baby carrots
  • salt and pepper
  • Smash Seasoning ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Method

  • Core Cabbage and chop into 2-inch pieces.
  • In large pot over medium heat, cook bacon halfway through. It will release the fat and be lightly browned, but still not crisp.
  • Add Cabbage, water and Smash Seasoning. Cover and reduce to simmer and steam 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Drain water from pot and add carrots. cover and simmer another 15 minutes, until carrots are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Smash Seasoning:.
  • Mix ingredients throughly and keep in a tightly sealed container for up to 6 months.