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Garnished fried cabbage with bacon dish in a skillet.
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5 from 6 votes

Fried Cabbage With Bacon

This Fried Cabbage with Bacon is a simple and delicious recipe that can be prepared and served in only 25 minutes. Cabbage, bacon, and onion come together to yield a dish with perfectly balanced flavors and textures.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cabbage and bacon, fried cabbage with bacon, southern-fried cabbage
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 96kcal
Author: Sara Nelson

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon chopped into small pieces
  • 1 small white onion finely chopped
  • 1 small head cabbage (~28 ounces) cored and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Optional Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Cook Bacon: In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, pan-fry chopped bacon until crisp, about 6-8 minutes, stirring regularly. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Do not wipe out skillet.
  • Cook Remaining Ingredients: Increase stovetop heat to medium-high, add onion and cook until softened and browned, about 2-3 minutes. Add cabbage, sweetener, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir In Bacon, Garnish, And Serve: Return bacon to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute to heat through. Taste and add additional seasoning, based on your preferences. Top dish with parsley and serve.

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Notes

Refrigerator Storage: Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions: Reheat in a large skillet on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed throughout. Or, microwave for 30-60 increments until warmed throughout.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg