Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic is a classic Southern side dish—savory, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor. 🥓🥬🧄
Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes for a little heat
Instructions
1. Cook the Bacon
- In a large skillet or sauté pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pan.
2. Sauté Onion and Garlic
- Add diced onion to the bacon fat and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
3. Cook the Cabbage
- Add chopped cabbage to the pan.
- Stir to coat with bacon fat, onions, and garlic.
- Cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
4. Season and Serve
- Add cooked bacon back to the pan.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Tips
- Use Savoy cabbage for a more tender texture.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for tanginess.
- For extra flavor, cook with smoked bacon or a touch of brown sugar.
If you want, I can also give you a Southern-style version that’s extra garlicky, slightly sweet, and caramelized, perfect for pairing with fried chicken or pork chops.
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