Low Carb, paleo and gluten-free, this Keto Instant Pot Cabbage Pancetta in Cream Sauce makes a delicious, savory, creamy side dish.
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Keto Instant Pot Cabbage Pancetta in Cream Sauce-
Keto Instant Pot Cabbage Pancetta in Cream Sauce is easy to make in the Instant Pot with chopped cabbage, aromatic spices and delicious, smokey pancetta in a rich cream sauce that includes a dairy-free paleo option.
Even my son, who hates cabbage, was amazed at how good this was. He especially loved the pancetta. You can also use diced bacon if you can’t find pancetta.
A perfect Saint Patrick’s day dish or year-round side dish that will get rave reviews.
Keto Instant Pot Cabbage Pancetta in Cream Sauce:
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, or ghee
- ½ cup diced pancetta, or diced bacon
- ¼ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ medium head green cabbage, finely chopped (about 1 lb)
- 1 bay leaf
- ⅓ cup heavy cream, or ⅓ cup coconut cream for Paleo
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
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Directions:
- Press Saute on the Instant Pot and once the pot is hot add the butter.
- Once butter melts, add pancetta and onions and stir until onions are translucent (about 4 minutes).
- Add chicken broth to the pot and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pot.
- Add cabbage and the bay leaf and stir. Loosely cover the top of the cabbage mixture in the pot with a 7×7-inch sheet of parchment paper with the corners folding down to fit in the pot.
- Close & lock the lid. Flip the steam release handle to the Sealing position. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure and set the cook time for 4 minutes.
- Once cook time is complete, Carefully Quick release all the pressure.
- Turn off the Instant Pot, open the lid and remove the parchment paper. Press Saute and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add nutmeg, sea salt, black pepper, parsley, and heavy cream. Stir and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and discard. Spoon into serving bowls and serve.
Nutritional Data: Yield: 4 Servings, Serving Size: ¾ Cup, Amounts per Serving- Cal: 210, Carbs: 7g, Net Carbs: 5g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Protein: 7g, Sugars: 3g, Sodium: 699mg
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Keto Instant Pot Cabbage Pancetta in Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter or ghee
- ½ cup diced pancetta or diced bacon
- ¼ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ medium head green cabbage finely chopped (about 1 lb)
- 1 bay leaf
- ⅓ cup heavy cream or ⅓ cup coconut cream for Paleo
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Press Saute on the Instant Pot and once the pot is hot add the butter.
- Once butter melts, add pancetta and onions and stir until onions are translucent (about 4 minutes).
- Add chicken broth to the pot and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pot.
- Add cabbage and the bay leaf and stir. Loosely cover the top of the cabbage mixture in the pot with a 7x7-inch sheet of parchment paper with the corners folding down to fit in the pot.
- Close & lock the lid. Flip the steam release handle to the Sealing position. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure and set the cook time for 4 minutes.
- Once cook time is complete, Carefully Quick release all the pressure.
- Turn off the Instant Pot, open the lid and remove the parchment paper. Press Saute and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add nutmeg, sea salt, black pepper, parsley, and heavy cream. Stir and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and discard. Spoon into serving bowls and serve.
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Terry
I used bacon. Very good. Will definitely make it again.
Stacey
Thank you, Terry, for trying the recipe and your kind words 🙂
Suzanne M Mike
Can you make this on the stove top? I am not an “instant pot” owner.
Stacey
Suzanne, I’m sure you could steam the cabbage on the stovetop until soft, and make the sauce in a saucepan on the stovetop and serve over the cabbage.
Mimi
Fantastic Instant Pot Pancetta recipe – so healthy and delicious – definitely one of a kind!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!
There’s nothing better than a good cream sauce, and that hint of nutmeg in there sounds like the perfect pairing to the pancetta!
chihyu
I love this recipe! Now Spring is almost around the corner it’ll be perfect to make this dish over and over!
Anne Lawton
cabbage is always a favorite of ours, and I love the simplicity of this and it’s full of flavor!
Annemarie
My family will love this with that cream sauce! With all the cabbage sales at the stores right now, I have to try this.
Zuzana
Just perfect as a side dish. One big advantage – Instant Pot – I just love anything made in there.
paleoglutenfreeguy
This looks so comforting and satisfying! I never would have thought to use a creamy pancetta sauce with cabbage but I can see that this totally works.
Vanessa
I’m such a big fan of cabbage! This looks like a wonderfully comforting and indulgent recipe.
Hope
We had this the other night and it was so tasty – loved the flavour! Such a great low carb dish. I used coconut cream and it still came out lovely and creamy!
Stacey
Thank you, Hope, for trying the recipe & your kind words!
Jean
That cream sauce is EVERYTHING! Love that you can make this in the Instant Pot.
Kelly
You just upped the ante on cabbage. Great and tasty idea!
Irena Macri
Love the combination of cabbage and pancetta or bacon and the cream just makes it so heavenly tasty. Comfort food!!!
Tessa Simpson
WAy too good!! I only had evaporated milk on hand, so used that and bit of starch to thicken…scrumptious!
Stacey
Thank you, Tessa, for trying the recipe & your kind words 🙂
Anne Lawton
I have not tried making corned beef and cabbage in an instant pot yet, but going to have to give it a try this year!
Becki's Whole Life
Looks delicious. I love cabbage any way you make it and the cream and pancetta just make this mothwatering.
Linda
Anything with pancetta (or bacon) has my name on it. And love how easy it is to make this dish!
Stacey
Thank you, Linda 🙂