Fried Cabbage with Bacon
Fried Cabbage with Bacon is a classic Southern-inspired dish. This simple and delicious fried cabbage recipe combines the sweetness of cabbage with the smoky flavor of bacon for a fast and effortless low-carb side dish!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 6 ounces bacon peppered or conventional
- 1 large onion coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 large head of cabbage or 1 small whole head, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the bacon widthwise into small pieces. Place the bacon in a cast iron skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the bacon is cooked and crispy, approximately 5-6 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary so the bacon fat does not smoke.
- Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve all the bacon fat.
- Add the onion, reduce heat to medium and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the onion begins to soften. Add the garlic and cook briefly, 10-15 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add the cabbage and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently until the cabbage wilts and is lightly browned.
- Push the cabbage aside and add the chicken broth. (Be careful to not pour the chicken broth over the cabbage as it will dilute the caramelization on the cabbage.)
- Bring to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the chicken broth has almost evaporated.
- Add the butter and stir to melt.
- Add the bacon back into the cabbage and stir to heat through.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- If you don’t consume pork, substitute turkey, beef, or plant-based bacon.
- You can also use vegetable broth.
- While you can cook the bacon strips whole and then crumble them into pieces, cutting them into small pieces before cooking allows it to cook faster and look nicer in your finished dish.
- Leftover fried cabbage makes a great addition to a pot of soup, especially bean soup.
- Cool completely, then place in airtight containers. Freeze for 2-3 months.
- Thaw in the microwave or the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg