Southern Fried Cabbage

Simple, tasty comfort food with tender cabbage ramped up with garlic and bacon. Pure soul-satisfying goodness delivers a guilt-free, healthy side dish. Sauteed low and simmered in its own juices for a win-win.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Southern

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 157kcal

Author Imma

Equipment

1 Large skillet

Ingredients

6 strips bacon, cut into 3-4 pieces each (or ½ pound sausage)
1-2 tablespoons (14-28g) butter or cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons (10g) minced garlic
1 teaspoon (2g) paprika
1 teaspoon (4g) Creole seasoning (adjust to taste)
1 medium to large head cabbage, chopped (about 10-12 cups)
1 teaspoon (5ml) Worcestershire sauce or chicken bouillon (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon (1g) white pepper
1 teaspoon (2g) 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 if your cabbage is a little bitter to make it more kid-friendly.
Don't overcook the cabbage. Turn the heat off when the cabbage becomes a little translucent, because it will continue to cook from the residual heat.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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