Fried cabbage with bacon with bacon, onion, and garlic is a simple, savory comfort dish that’s full of flavor. 🥬🥓 It’s quick to make and works great as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 medium Green cabbage, chopped
- 6 slices Bacon, chopped
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: pinch of Paprika
Instructions
1. Cook the Bacon
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy.
- Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
2. Sauté Onion and Garlic
- Add diced onion to the skillet and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Fry the Cabbage
- Add chopped cabbage to the skillet.
- Stir well so the cabbage coats in the bacon fat.
- Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage softens and lightly browns.
4. Finish the Dish
- Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika if desired.
- Cook another 2–3 minutes and serve hot.
Optional Add-Ins
- Sausage for extra protein
- A splash of Apple cider vinegar for tangy flavor
- Red pepper flakes for heat
✅ Tip: Let the cabbage sit in the pan for a minute without stirring occasionally—this helps it caramelize slightly and develop deeper flavor.
If you want, I can also show you a one-pan cabbage, bacon, and potato skillet recipe that turns this into a full meal. 🥔🥓🥬
