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Bacon Cabbage Home Fries
Serves 6

2 baking potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved crosswise
1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 1/4 pounds savoy cabbage, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

In a large saucepan, add the potatoes and enough salted water to
cover. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.  Drain and cool.
Quarter each piece lengthwise, then slice crosswise.

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the bacon over medium
heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to
drain. Reserve the rendered bacon fat, leaving 1 tablespoon in the
skillet. Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until
softened, about 3 minutes. Add the cabbage and 1/2 cup water and
cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl and keep warm. Wipe out the skillet.

Return the reserved bacon fat to the skillet; add the olive oil and
heat over medium heat. Add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper
and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden-brown, about
8 minutes. Stir in the cabbage mixture and cook until heated through.

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