🥓 Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic
Serves 4–6
Ingredients
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1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped or sliced
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4–5 slices bacon, chopped
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1 medium onion, diced
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter (optional, if bacon isn’t fatty enough)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for extra kick
Instructions
1. Cook the Bacon
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In a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy.
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Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
2. Sauté Onion and Garlic
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Add diced onion to the pan with bacon fat. Cook 3–4 minutes until translucent.
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Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the Cabbage
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Stir in the chopped cabbage.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized (about 10–15 minutes).
4. Season and Combine
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Return the cooked bacon to the pan.
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Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes or smoked paprika.
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Stir well to combine and heat through.
5. Serve
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Serve hot as a side dish with pork, chicken, or sausage.
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Leftovers taste great reheated the next day.
💡 Tips
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For a sweeter flavor, cook cabbage a bit longer until the edges brown slightly.
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Green cabbage is classic, but you can mix in savoy or red cabbage for color and texture.
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Add a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end for a tangy finish.
If you want, I can also give a quick 10-minute version of this fried cabbage that keeps it crisp and flavorful — perfect for a fast weeknight side.
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