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ThisFried Cabbagerecipe is insanely good! Made with bacon, onion, bell pepper, and a touch of hot sauce, this is one of those great recipes to make because it's simple and comes out perfect every time!
This is one of my favorite recipes ever! You just HAVE to try this Fried Cabbage, friends! All of the flavors work so well together, and the best part is that this dish requires minimum ingredients, and minimum cleanup, and brings maximum flavor. It's a great main dish but can serve as the perfect side dish as well.
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Why This is the Best Fried Cabbage Recipe
This Fried Cabbage recipe is going to become your favorite, because:
- IT'S SIMPLE.It's made with 4 ingredients (plus seasonings).
- IT'S EASY TO MAKE.You'll just need to roughly chop the veggies and bacon, and cook them together.
- IT'S MADE WITH BACON.Crispy bacon adds a ton of flavor, and makes everything better!
- IT'S ONE POT.Almost no clean-up is required.
- IT'S ABSOLUTELY SCRUMPTIOUS.I just can't say enough about how tasty this Fried Cabbage is.
How to Select Cabbage
For this recipe, you'll need the regular green cabbage that is sold in almost every grocery store or supermarket. Select a medium-sizedhead that feels heavy for its size. The leaves should lookcrisp and fresh, without cracks or blemishes.
Here is some more info:How to Select and Store Cabbage
How to Make Fried Cabbage
1.In a large non-stick skillet, sauté the bacon, bell pepper, and onion over medium heat for 7 minutes.
2. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and stir well.
3. Add the water and chopped cabbage to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 20-25 minutes, or until the water evaporates.*
4. Once the water evaporates, keep frying the cabbage for about 10 minutes.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the hot sauce. Serve.
* Some cabbage varieties cook faster than others. Adjust the cooking time, if necessary. If needed, add a little bit more water.
What to Serve with Fried Cabbage
This dish is wonderful on its own, but it will pair well with grains, potatoes, meats, and breads.
- Grains.Serve this cabbage dish with quinoa, bulgur, sorghum, or rice.
- Potatoes.This is delicious with scalloped potatoes, baby potatoes, baked potatoes, or mashed potatoes.
- Meats.Try this fried cabbage alongside pork chops, corned beef, roast chicken, or just some slices of bacon.
- Breads.Enjoy this easy fried cabbage recipe with crusty bread with a bit of butter and some kosher salt, or some skillet cornbread.
Recipe Variations
- Substitute the bacon.Use smoked sausage or chicken sausage instead of regular bacon or bacon pieces.
- Add sauces/toppings.Try this recipe with some BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, sour cream, or a sprinkle of brown sugar for extra flavor.
- Substitute the cabbage.You can also make this easy recipe with red cabbage, or savoy cabbage. Any head of cabbage that you like will work, just adjust the cooking time.
- Skillet cook it. Make this simple side in a large skillet, cast iron skillet, or large frying pan to give it great flavor and texture.
- Add some flavor enhancers.You can also make this easy side dish with cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, or chili pepper flakes. Even some bacon drippings or bacon grease with some yellow onion would add fantastic flavor.
About the Bacon
You can use any type of bacon you prefer - regular, turkey, or even vegan bacon. Just remember that turkey bacon and vegan bacon are not oily enough, so you'll need to add additional oil or butter.
Please take a moment to leave your feedback, once you try this dish. I am so thrilled to hear how you enjoyed it! Thanks for sticking with me! You can find printable recipe and nutrition information in the recipe card below.
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The Best Fried Cabbage
Tania Sheff
This Fried Cabbage recipe is insanely good! Made with bacon, onion, bell pepper, and a touch of hot sauce, it is easy to make, simple, and comes out perfect every time!
4.58 from 125 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 148 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pork bacon strips thick-cut
- 1 medium cabbage head about 3 lbs., roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ tbsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp. hot sauce
- ½ tsp. sea salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper or to taste
Instructions
In a large non-stick skillet, sauté the bacon, bell pepper, and onion over medium heat for 7 minutes.
3 pork bacon strips, 1 medium onion, 1 medium red bell pepper
Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
¼ tbsp. red pepper flakes, ½ tsp. sea salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper
Add the water and chopped cabbage to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 20-25 minutes, or until the water evaporates.*
⅓ cup water, 1 medium cabbage head
Once the water evaporates, keep frying the cabbage for about 10 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the hot sauce. Serve.
1 tbsp. hot sauce
Notes
* Some cabbage varieties cook faster than others. Adjust the cooking time, if necessary. If needed, add a little bit more water.
Recipe Variations
- Substitute the bacon.Use smoked sausage or chicken sausage instead of regular bacon or bacon pieces.
- Add sauces/toppings.Try this recipe with some BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, sour cream, or a sprinkle of brown sugar for extra flavor.
- Substitute the cabbage.You can also make this easy recipe with red cabbage, or savoy cabbage. Any head of cabbage that you like will work, just adjust cook time.
- Skillet cook it. Make this simple side in a large skillet, cast iron skillet, or large frying pan to give it great flavor and texture.
- Add some flavor enhancers.You can also make this easy side dish with cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, or chili pepper flakes. Even some bacon drippings or bacon grease with some yellow onion would add fantastic flavor.
About the Bacon
You can use any type of bacon you prefer - regular, turkey or even vegan. Just remember that turkey bacon and vegan bacon are not oily enough, so you'll need to add additional oil or butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 505mgPotassium: 549mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1442IUVitamin C: 126mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 2mg
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