Fried Cabbage

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Simple but so incredibly tasty, this Fried Cabbage with Bacon is a classic Southern recipe. It's rich and savory, cooked in bacon fat, with onion, garlic, and a bit of apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. Add a bit of butter and this is a side dish you won't be able to get enough of.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fried cabbage and bacon, fried cabbage with bacon, southern fried cabbage

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 pound thick-cut bacon , diced small
1 small onion , diced
4 cloves garlic , minced
1 head of green cabbage , cored and cut into bite-sized pieces (about 10 cups)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons salted butter

Instructions

In a dutch oven or large skillet with deep sides, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper-towel lined plate.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the bacon grease in the pan. Add the onions and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
Add the cabbage, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the cooked bacon back to the pan along with the butter. Stir it in until the butter is melted and the bacon is distributed.
Taste, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve immediately.

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