peppered cabbage

Peppered Cabbage with Smart Bacon

1 head of cabbage

3 T cooking oil

1 T brown sugar

coarse black pepper, red pepper flakes, thyme

2 T chopped garlic

2 slices (cut into small squares) Light Life Bacon

Peel the dark leaves from the head if present. Wash and bag for later use. Wash cabbage. Cut into quarters. Remove root stump. Finely shred. Wash in cold water. Heat oil in wok. Add cabbage. Do not over fill. Allow it to cook down, while stir frying it. Add any remaining. Season to taste. Continue to cook cabbage until brown or to your desired color and texture. Turn off heat. Add Light Life Bacon pieces, toss throughout, and cover for 10-15 minutes.