Bacon and Cabbage with Parsley Sauce
A traditional Irish dinner of tender boiled bacon, buttery cabbage and potatoes under a silky parsley sauce.
- Time2 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.58 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the bacon in a large pan with the onion and carrots. Cover with cold water, bring to the boil, then pour off the water to remove excess salt. Cover again with fresh water.
- 2
Simmer gently for 1 hour 15 minutes, until tender. Lift out the bacon and keep warm. Keep the cooking water.
75 min - 3
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes.
20 min - 4
Add the cabbage to the bacon water and cook for 8 minutes, until tender. Drain.
8 min - 5
Melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk a little at a time, stirring until thick and smooth. Simmer for 3 minutes, then add the parsley.
3 min - 6
Slice the bacon and serve with the potatoes, cabbage and plenty of parsley sauce.
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