Bacon and Cabbage

Cheap, quick, and easy to prepare, bacon and cabbage is an Irish dish that is traditionally made on St. Patrick's Day. Bacon in the dish refers to cured pork joint from the shoulder, paired with cabbage, and sometimes potatoes, onions, carrots, or turnips. The dish is often accompanied by a white sauce consisting of butter, flour, milk, and fresh herbs such as parsley. In the past, bacon and cabbage was mostly consumed by Irish farmers who had all of the ingredients readily available.