Easy Fried Cabbage
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
160 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Irish
Easy Fried Cabbage
Description
This Easy Fried Cabbage starts by crisping diced bacon in a heavy skillet, which renders flavorful fat used for cooking the other ingredients. Yellow onion is cooked next until translucent, building a mild sweetness base. Shredded green cabbage is incorporated along with brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, a spice that adds gentle smokiness beyond the bacon.
The cabbage softens while retaining some texture through about 7-10 minutes of cooking. Returning the cooked bacon to the pan melds the savory, salty flavors throughout. The resulting dish layers smoky, sweet, and slight spicy notes with tender cabbage that still holds shape.
It works well as a hearty side for meat dishes or a simple comfort vegetable. The optional brown sugar adds balance between smoky and sweet components.
The recipe notes suggest a vegetarian version using butter instead of bacon and advise storing leftovers refrigerated up to two days maintain freshness.
Ingredients
- 6 Bacon diced, thick cut slices
- 1/3 cup yellow onion diced
- 1/2 head green cabbage shredded or roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crisp, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spatula to remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Do not discard the bacon grease.
- In the same skillet, add 1/3 cup diced yellow onionCook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Roughly chop or shred 1/2 head green cabbage and add it to the skillet with the onion. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 7-10 minutes.
- Return the cooked bacon to the skillet, stirring to combine with the cabbage mixture. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and cook onions and cabbage in 2-3 tablespoons salted butter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 42.5mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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