Oh yes — that’s classic Southern comfort food right there 🥓🥬🧄
Here’s a Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic recipe that’s savory, slightly sweet, and perfectly tender.
Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic
Ingredients
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 4–5 slices bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1–2 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy.
Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan. - Sauté onion and garlic
Add onion to the bacon drippings and cook until soft and slightly caramelized, about 4–5 minutes.
Add garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant. - Cook the cabbage
Add chopped cabbage to the skillet.
Stir to coat in the bacon fat, onions, and garlic.
Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. - Simmer
Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp. - Finish & serve
Stir in crispy bacon and a splash of apple cider vinegar if desired.
Serve hot as a side to fried chicken, pork chops, or your favorite Southern entrée.
Tips & Tricks
- Use savoy or green cabbage for tender leaves.
- Don’t overcook — you want the cabbage soft but not mushy.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day after flavors meld.
If you want, I can give a slightly spicy version with smoked paprika and jalapeño or a keto-friendly one with extra butter and no vinegar.
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