How To Make Fried Cabbage With Bacon
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Bacon – Although I usually cook bacon in the oven, you’ll want to cook the bacon for this fried cabbage recipe on the stovetop. The bacon drippings will serve as the cooking fat for the onions, garlic, and cabbage. You could also use turkey bacon, but this won’t render much fat, so you’d need to add oil and in that case I’d recommend adding a little butter too for extra flavor. Onion – I used a sweet onion because I think this dish benefits from extra sweetness, but you could also use yellow, white, or red onions. Garlic – Use fresh garlic cloves if you have them for the best flavor. If you don’t, you can use 2 teaspoons of jarred minced garlic instead. Cabbage – Chop a whole head of cabbage using a knife. Sometimes I use my food processor to save time, or even buy it pre-shredded. Spices – Season the cabbage with sea salt, paprika, and black pepper for a simple spice blend. Sometimes I like to add some herbs or red pepper flakes, or my Cajun seasoning for a spicy kick.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep leftover cabbage in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Meal prep: I’m big on meal prep because I’m so busy! I often prepare for this fried cabbage recipe ahead by chopping the onions and cabbage in advance. You can also cook the bacon ahead of time, but make sure to save the rendered bacon fat to cook the cabbage later. Reheat: Simply heat leftovers in the microwave or in a hot skillet.
Serving Suggestions
Choose your favorite chicken, turkey, beef, or fish! Fried cabbage with bacon goes with it all, but here are some of my favorites:
Chicken – Serve it up with a juicy chicken breast or grilled chicken legs for a simple meal. My personal fave with this dish is blackened chicken, as it reminds me of a Southern-inspired meal. Fish – I love serving fried cabbage with pan seared halibut, but you can easily bake halibut while you cook the cabbage. Steak – Who doesn’t love a juicy sirloin steak? You could also get fancy with a Tomahawk steak. I make filet mignon when I want something special, but still easy. Some sliced corned beef would also pair nicely! Pork – I use my air fryer a lot, so it’s my go-to for pork dishes while the cabbage cooks. Try my air fryer sausage (or simply air fryer brats), or cook up some juicy air fryer pork chops.
More Easy Cabbage Recipes
Looking for more ways to use cabbage? Try my other cabbage recipes next:
My Favorite Pan For This Recipe
I just used a simple large skillet — I like this one for cooking fried cabbage, because the sides are pretty tall. But you can also use a Dutch oven, which will give you plenty of room. Please enter your first name for your account. Your saved recipe will also be sent to your email.
