Description
This Easy Fried Cabbage Recipe is a flavorful and comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses. The combination of crispy bacon, tender cabbage, and savory seasonings creates a dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium green cabbage (cored and chopped)
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add Cabbage: Stir in the chopped cabbage, coating it in the bacon grease. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and slightly browned.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the cooked bacon and apple cider vinegar if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use olive oil or butter instead.
- This dish pairs well with sausage, roasted potatoes, or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
