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Smoked Cabbage Breakfast Skillet

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This hearty morning meal features a bed of tender, sautéed vegetables paired with savory proteins and perfectly cooked eggs. The dish centers around the bold, wood-fired flavor of the smoked meat, which seasons the entire skillet as it cooks. It is a satisfying, low-carb alternative to traditional potato-based hashes that brings a unique, outdoor-inspired depth to the breakfast table.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 small head green cabbage , trimmed (12–14 oz)
  • 1-2 tsp neutral oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
  • 4 oz Canadian bacon, diced (plus extra slices for optional garnish)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp butter (more if the bacon is too dry)
  • 4 oz shredded cheese (smoked cheddar, jack, or mozzarella)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. 1
    Smoke Cabbage: Cut cabbage into wedges (keep core intact). Drizzle with oil, salt, and pepper. Smoke at 225°F for 45–60 minutes until tender-crisp. Let cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2
    Prep Eggs: Beat eggs in a small bowl with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and optional garlic/onion powders. Set aside.
  3. 3
    Brown Bacon: Heat a 10–12 inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook diced Canadian bacon for 3–5 minutes until browned. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; keep rendered fat in the pan.
  4. 4
    Sauté Vegetables: Add butter to the skillet. Sauté the chopped smoked cabbage and carrot matchsticks for 5–7 minutes until carrots are tender-crisp.
  5. 5
    Add Eggs: Reduce heat to medium. Pour egg mixture over the vegetables. Fold gently until eggs coat the veggies and are 90% set (about 2–3 minutes).
  6. 6
    Melt Cheese: Lower heat to medium-low. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top. Cover with a lid for 1–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
  7. 7
    Finish: Top with the cooked bacon (and extra slices if using). Let sit for 2 minutes off-heat to firm up.
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