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Delicious Fried Cabbage Recipe with Bacon

This Southern-inspired Fried Cabbage recipe combines smoky bacon, tender green cabbage, and caramelized onions for a flavorful and comforting dish. Perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredient List
  • 6 slices thick cut bacon diced
  • 1/3 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 head green cabbage shredded or roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Large heavy skillet
  • Slotted spatula
  • Paper towel-lined plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crisp, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spatula to remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Do not discard the bacon grease.
  2. In the same skillet, add 1/3 cup diced yellow onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Roughly chop or shred 1/2 head of green cabbage and add it to the skillet with the onion. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional), 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. Return the cooked bacon to the skillet, stirring to combine with the cabbage mixture.
  5. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This Southern Fried Cabbage recipe pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes and cornbread or can be topped with a fried egg for breakfast. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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