Southern Fried Cabbage
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Southern Fried Cabbage
Description
This recipe starts by frying chopped bacon until crisp to render flavorful drippings. Onions sautéed in the bacon drippings become translucent, setting a savory base for the cabbage. Green cabbage, cored and chopped, is then added along with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and optionally brown sugar to enhance sweetness.
The cabbage is cooked with occasional stirring until wilted and tender, sometimes with a touch of water to prevent sticking. The cooked bacon is stirred back into the dish just before serving to add texture and further savory flavor. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds bright color and a fresh herb note.
Southern Fried Cabbage pairs well as a side for hearty meals and benefits from the blend of smoky bacon, sweet softened cabbage, and aromatic spices. It represents a classic southern vegetable preparation balancing richness and texture.
Ingredients
- 8 lices Bacon chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small green cabbage cored and chopped, head
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
- 1 tablespoon parsley optional, chopped
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a non-stick pan over medium heat until crisp, 4-5 minutes. Remove the bacon from pan, but save the drippings.
- Add the onions to the pan of drippings and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they are translucent. Add the cabbage, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is wilted. You may need to add a bit of water to help the cabbage along.
- Add the chopped bacon back into the pan and mix it together with the cabbage.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6 | |
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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