Description
Fried Cabbage with Bacon brings pure comfort straight to your dinner table, combining crispy bacon bits with tender cabbage in a skillet that sizzles with southern charm. Hearty, simple ingredients create a quick side dish that feels like a warm hug from grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
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Meat and Protein:
- 6 slices bacon
Vegetables:
- 1 head cabbage
- 1 large onion
Seasonings and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice 1 head of cabbage into thin, bite-sized pieces, carefully removing the tough core.
- Cut 6 slices of bacon into ½-inch pieces and dice 1 large onion into small uniform chunks.
- Render bacon in a large skillet at medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
- Transfer crispy bacon to a paper towel, keeping 2-3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the bacon grease and sauté diced onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add cabbage to the skillet, tossing thoroughly to coat with the flavorful grease and onions.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across the cabbage, distributing evenly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook cabbage for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 4-5 minutes to prevent sticking.
- When cabbage edges start browning and texture softens, return bacon pieces to the skillet.
- Stir bacon into cabbage mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove skillet from heat and serve the fragrant cabbage immediately while hot.
Notes
- Save bacon grease for extra flavor, as it adds a rich depth to the dish that butter alone can’t achieve.
- Slice cabbage uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain too crisp.
- For a lighter version, drain most of the bacon fat and use just a small amount to reduce calories without losing taste.
- Choose thick-cut bacon for maximum crispness and a more substantial texture in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-27 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg