In a large deep sided skillet over medium-high heat, saute the chopped bacon until tender but not crisp.
Add chopped red onion to the pan and continue to cook until bacon begins to brown and crisp up. Add the minced garlic and stir, cooking an additional minute.
Pour in the mustard, hot sauce, and soy sauce, stirring to combine well.
Add the chopped cabbage to the pan, stirring and folding to ensure that all pieces cook evenly. Continue cooking and turning occasionally, about 10 minutes, or until cabbage is wilted and tender crisp.TIP - Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to add the cabbage in batches.
Notes
Thick-cut or regular cut bacon will both work here. Feel free to omit or substitute the bacon with tofu, turkey bacon, or vegan bacon if preferred.
Some heads of cabbage can be quite large so if you can’t fit the entire sliced head into the skillet, focus on getting the softer green pieces and be sure to omit the very thick areas right around the stem of the cabbage. Choose a head of cabbage that is firm without any wilted leaves.