you No need for fancy ingredients If you want to make something amazing, this fried cabbage proves it! Bacon, cabbage, some seasoning, and a hot skillet. That’s it. which Works every time.
Evidence cabbage deserves attention
- Bacon becomes more delicious:Crispy bacon and a little bacon grease add a rich, savory flavor that turns bland cabbage into something very good.
- Fast and weekday friendly:This recipe comes together in about 25 minutes from start to finish, making it great for busy dinners or last minute meals.
- Pairs with everything:This fried cabbage tastes great with pork ribs, sausage and potato skillet, roasted chicken, or just about any home-cooked meal you serve.
Ingredients for Fried Cabbage
- cabbage: Cut the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- bacon: Frying the bacon first adds extra flavor to the cabbage!
- Granulated Sugar: A little sugar helps balance the flavor and take away the bitterness of the cabbage.
- Looking for a little heat? Try adding red pepper flakes!
How to make fried cabbage
This recipe comes together quickly with just a few basic steps. All cooking is done in one skillet, making preparation and cleanup simple and hassle-free. I love using cabbage. That’s because cabbage is inexpensive and naturally high in fiber, making this cozy side incredibly filling.
- Cook the bacon: Add the chopped bacon to a large skillet and cook until fried and crispy, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside. Drain off most of the bacon grease, reserving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet to cook the onions and cabbage.
- Cooking Onions and Cabbage: Add sliced onion and cabbage to skillet. Cook and stir onion and cabbage until soft, about 8 minutes.
- season: add Add granulated sugar, kosher salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- provide: Add the cooked bacon back to the frying pan, mix well, serve the fried cabbage warm, and enjoy!
Alyssa’s Expert Tips
Don’t overcrowd the pan! Cook the cabbage in a large pan with plenty of space to cook until soft and lightly browned rather than steaming.
Southern Fried Cabbage
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ingredient
- 6 piece thick sliced bacon
- ½ middle thinly sliced yellow onion
- 6 cup chopped green cabbage
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or more you can taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or more you can taste
guideline
- Put it in a large skillet. 6 thick slices of bacon, diced Cook until fried and crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside. Remove most of the bacon grease from the skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease for cooking the onions and cabbage.
- add ½ medium yellow onion, sliced and 6 cups chopped green cabbage In a frying pan. Cook and stir onion and cabbage until soft, about 8 minutes.
- seasoned 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon kosher saltand ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepperCook for 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and stir to combine. Serve warm and enjoy!
memo
- refrigerator: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: To prevent the cabbage from getting soggy, it is best to place it on the stove and reheat over medium heat until warmed through.
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More Cabbage Recipes
Cabbage is one of the longest-lasting vegetables. It’s cheap, easy to cook, and can be used in a variety of meals! Here are a few more cabbage recipes to try next time.
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Cabbage Roll Casserole
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Hungarian Cabbage Rolls
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soup
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side dish
red cabbage cabbage
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