Here’s a simple, flavorful recipe for Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic 🥓🥬🧄—a classic comfort side dish!
🥬 Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 small head green cabbage (chopped)
- 4–5 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the bacon
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove bacon and leave the rendered fat in the pan.
2. Sauté onion and garlic
- Add sliced onion to the bacon fat, cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Cook the cabbage
- Add chopped cabbage to the skillet.
- Stir well to coat with bacon fat, onion, and garlic.
- Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized.
4. Add bacon & season
- Stir the cooked bacon back in.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
5. Serve warm
- Perfect as a side with pork, chicken, or even eggs for breakfast.
🌟 Tips
- For extra flavor, drizzle a little apple cider vinegar over the cabbage before serving.
- Use savoy cabbage for a milder, sweeter taste.
- Don’t overcook—the cabbage should still have a little bite, not be mushy.
If you want, I can also make a quick 15-minute one-pan version that’s perfect for busy weeknights 😋
