Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic: Comforting Southern Classic
Tender sautéed cabbage with crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and garlic—an easy, comforting dish with classic Southern flavors!
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast-iron pan
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
For the Fried Cabbage
- 1 medium green cabbage thinly sliced
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon cut into small pieces
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil optional
For Serving (Optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Cook the bacon pieces until crispy and golden brown. Remove bacon from skillet, leaving drippings behind.
- Add sliced onion to bacon drippings in the skillet and sauté until softened and lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté another minute until fragrant.
- Place sliced cabbage into the skillet. If dry, drizzle olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and lightly browned, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the cabbage. Stir well to combine and cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Return crispy bacon to the skillet, mix gently, and cook for 2 more minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
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Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute bacon with smoked mushrooms or tofu. Adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or red pepper flakes gives extra zest!
