Here’s a simple yet flavor-packed recipe for Fried Cabbage with Bacon—a Southern comfort classic that turns humble ingredients into something crave-worthy 🥬🥓🔥
🥘 Fried Cabbage with Bacon
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped
- 6–8 slices of thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for brightness)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
🔥 Instructions:
- Cook the Bacon In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Sauté Aromatics Add diced onion to the bacon fat and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the Cabbage Add chopped cabbage to the pan. Stir well to coat with bacon fat and aromatics. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Fry Until Tender Cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized. Add vinegar near the end for a tangy finish.
- Finish and Serve Stir in crispy bacon pieces. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot as a side dish or over rice for a full meal.
