This slaw can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Refrigerate the cooked bacon separately, wrapped in paper towels, in a resealable plastic bag; reheat it on a baking sheet in a 325°F oven until it’s warm and crisp.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Toss the cabbages together in a large bowl; set aside. Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain; set aside. Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet.
Step 2
Add the caraway seeds to the skillet, if desired; cook over medium heat, shaking the skillet often, until the seeds begin to pop, about 1 minute. Add the oil and garlic; cook, stirring, 10 seconds (do not let the garlic brown). Remove from heat; pour in the vinegar. Add the sugar and salt; stir until dissolved. Pour the dressing over the cabbage. Season with pepper. Toss thoroughly. Let stand at least 1 hour, or refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Step 3
Just before serving, cut the apple into 1/4-inch-thick wedges or matchsticks. Add to the dressed cabbage along with the bacon, and toss again.
