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Fried Cabbage
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Fried Cabbage

Simple, tasty, and ramped up with garlic and bacon. It's ready in no time and is one of the most side dishes meals you could prepare for your family. And since it's actually sauteed low and simmered in its own juices, it's not really fried. So don't be alarmed; it's still healthy!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 195kcal
Author Imma

Equipment

  • Large skillet 

Ingredients

  • 6 strips or more bacon, cut in 3-4 pieces each
  • 1-2 tablespoons (14-28 g) butter or cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons (10 g) garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) paprika
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) Creole seasoning, adjust to taste
  • 1 medium to large head cabbage, chopped (about 10-12 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) Worcestershire sauce or chicken bouillon, adjust to taste (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon (1 g) white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) pepper flakes, or more (optional)

Instructions

  • Slice or chop cabbage and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté bacon until brown and crisp; this may take 3-5 minutes. Set aside, reserving about ¼ or more for garnish. The rest goes in when adding the onions.
  • Reserve a tablespoon or two of the bacon drippings.
  • Add butter, then add the onions, garlic, paprika, and Creole seasoning. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent burning. 
  • Then add the cabbage, Worcestershire sauce, and white pepper. Heat it to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for 10-14 minutes or more, depending on preference. 
  • Add the bacon and season with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper flakes.

Notes

  • Add about a teaspoon of sugar to balance the bitterness and make it more kid-friendly without taking away the smoky flavor.
  • Don't overcook the cabbage. Turn the heat off when the cabbage becomes a little translucent. It will continue to cook due to the residual heat.
  • Just leave out the bacon and use olive oil instead of butter to enjoy it as a vegan or vegetarian version.
  • Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 227mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 80mg