Braised Cabbage And Carrots

• 1 large head green cabbage (about 3 pounds)
• 4 slices bacon, diced (extra thick bacon)
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons smash seasoning (recipe follows)
• 1 (10 ounce) bag baby carrots
• salt and pepper
• Smash Seasoning ingredients
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

1. Core Cabbage and chop into 2-inch pieces.
2. In large pot over medium heat, cook bacon halfway through. It will release the fat and be lightly browned, but still not crisp.
3. Add Cabbage, water and Smash Seasoning. Cover and reduce to simmer and steam 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Drain water from pot and add carrots. cover and simmer another 15 minutes, until carrots are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Smash Seasoning:.
5. Mix ingredients throughly and keep in a tightly sealed container for up to 6 months.

green cabbage, bacon, water, baby carrots, salt, seasoning ingredients, cayenne, celery, lemon pepper, garlic

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/braised-cabbage-and-carrots-291313 (may not work)