– 1 large head of cabbage — chopped into 1/2 inch pieces of shredded– 8 slices of bacon– 1/4 cup chopped white or yellow onion– 2 cloves garlic– 1/3 cup tomato sauce– 1/4 cup water– 1 tsp Salt– 1/4 tsp Black pepper– 1/2 tsp Thyme (optional
5. Keep the bacon fat in the pan. If it seems to be less than 3 tablespoons, add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add onion. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Add garlic (optional). Cook for 1 minute.
8. Cabbage needs to reduce its size by half and turn slightly translucent. Make sure it is soft enough for your taste and seasoned with enough salt to taste.