Cabbage Pie

Cabbage pie is a savory dish that originated in Eastern Europe and is popular in many Slavic countries. This version is made in a skillet with potato, cabbage or sauerkraut, onions, carrot, and bacon. The pie is seasoned with a blend of spices to add depth to the flavor.

This recipe is known for its simplicity, as it requires only a handful of ingredients, yet delivers a hearty and satisfying meal. The cabbage is typically cooked down before being added to the pie, and some recipes call for boiling the cabbage leaves to soften them further. The pie is baked until golden brown and can be served hot or cold. It is a classic example of Eastern European comfort food and has been enjoyed by generations of families.

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Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 40 min

Yield: 4 servings

A skillet with fried cabbage and shredded potato pie.

Ingredients

  • 1 slice of thick cut bacon, chopped
  • 8 oz can of sauerkraut, rinsed or ¼ cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 potato, shredded and rinsed until the water is clear
  • ½ carrot, shredded
  • ½ onion, shredded
  • 1 clove of garlic, chopped
  • ½ tsp. of cider vinegar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 tsp. horseradish
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. coarse pepper
  • Cooking oil or butter

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Skillet

Instructions

Prep

  1. 1.
    Shred the cabbage, onion, and carrot.
  2. 2.
    Shred the potato and rinse until the water is clear to remove excess starch.
  3. 3.
    Squeeze the shredded potato dry in a cloth towel and add the potato to a mixing bowl.

Sauté

  1. 4.
    Brown the chopped bacon in a skillet on a medium heat until it is brown, but not over done.
  2. 5.
    Remove the bacon and set aside.
  3. 6.
    Add the shredded onions and carrots to the bacon drippings and sauté.
  4. 7.
    Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  5. 8.
    Add the cabbage to the skillet and stir.
  6. 9.
    Add cider vinegar and reduce for 15 minutes or until tender.

Cook

  1. 10.
    Add the cabbage mix to the bowl with the potatoes.
  2. 11.
    Add the flour, egg, bacon, horseradish, salt, and pepper and combine.
  3. 12.
    Add oil or butter to the pan, then add the potato and cabbage mix to the pan for one large pie. Optionally, make smaller portions and fry up individually-sized cakes.