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Fried Cabbage

Fried Cabbage with Bacon: A Quick Southern Comfort Delight

This Fried Cabbage is a quick Southern comfort food that balances buttery tenderness with smoky flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 head Cabbage Green cabbage is traditional, red cabbage adds color.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or sweet onion works best.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, enhances flavor.
For the Flavoring
  • 4 slices Bacon Consider turkey bacon for a lighter option.
  • 1 tablespoon Stone Ground Mustard Dijon can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Season to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Season to taste.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon for about 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon and leave grease.
  2. Add diced onion to the skillet, sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, stone ground mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add sliced cabbage, toss to coat, and sauté for 12-15 minutes until soft.
  5. Return crispy bacon to skillet and heat everything together for another minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Slice cabbage evenly for uniform cooking, avoid overcrowding the skillet, and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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