Simple Fried Cabbage and Bacon
Tender cabbage, onion, and garlic are sautéed in smoky bacon drippings until buttery and lightly caramelized, then finished with crisp bacon for an easy, budget-friendly Southern side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan Fried
- Cuisine: Southern Inspired
Ingredients
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- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large head green cabbage, cored and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Add the chopped bacon to a large cast iron skillet or deep skillet over medium heat. Cook until crisp, then transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped cabbage, butter, chicken broth, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt. Toss well to coat the cabbage in the bacon drippings.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice as the cabbage cooks down.
- Remove the lid and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender with lightly caramelized edges and most of the liquid has cooked away.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar and most of the cooked bacon. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Sprinkle the remaining bacon over the top and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not add too much salt at the beginning because bacon can be quite salty.
- For extra browning, cook the cabbage uncovered for a few more minutes at the end.
- Add sliced smoked sausage or kielbasa with the cabbage to make this a complete one-skillet meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
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