Authentic Colcannon Hash

Ingredients

• Green onions (4, finely chopped)
• Butter (4 tablespoons)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Cabbage (1/2 head, finely chopped)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1, finely chopped)
• Bacon (4 strips, cut into small pieces)
• Potatoes (4 large, peeled and cubed)

Instructions

1. Start by boiling the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until they're tender, which should take about 15 minutes. Once done, drain them and set aside for later use.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until it's crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet for added flavor.
3. In the bacon grease, cook the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until they're soft and fragrant, which should take about 5 minutes.
4. Add the finely chopped cabbage to the skillet and cook until it's wilted, stirring occasionally. This process should take around 5 minutes.
5. Now, add the cooked potatoes to the skillet. Mash them slightly with a fork to blend them with the other ingredients, and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir in the butter and finely chopped green onions, then add the crispy bacon back to the skillet. Make sure everything is well combined.
7. Cook the hash over medium heat until it's crispy on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Then, flip it over and cook it for another 5 minutes on the other side.
8. Serve the colcannon hash hot, garnished with extra butter and chopped green onions on top for an added burst of flavor. Enjoy this Irish culinary delight!