Braised Cabbage with Smoked Bacon

• 3 slices Nueske Smoked Bacon, diced, fried and drained
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 cup leeks, tough green leaves removed
• 1 large head Savoy cabbage, core removed
• 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
• 15 oz can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 Tbsp finely julienned fresh sage
• 1 Tbsp snipped chives
• freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Rinse, split and thinly slice leeks

2. Remove core and thinly slice cabbage (about 6 cups)

3. Julienne sage and snip chives

4. Fry bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until crisp (about 3 minutes); set bacon aside on paper towels

5. Reserve 2 Tbsp of bacon fat

6. Add garlic and leeks to skillet; cook about 2 minutes

7. Add cabbage, chicken stock and beans; gently toss until combined

8. Simmer until cabbage begins to wilt (about 3 minutes)

9. Add bacon, sage, and chives

10. Toss until well-combined

11. Season to taste

12. Serve hot