Description
Southern Fried Cabbage is a classic comfort food, known for its simple ingredients and rich flavors. This dish combines tender cabbage with aromatic spices, creating a hearty side that's perfect for family dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cabbage, chopped
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Instructions
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Cook the Bacon:
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
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Sauté the Vegetables:
- Add the chopped onion to the bacon grease and sauté until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
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Add the Cabbage:
- Stir in the chopped cabbage, mixing well to coat with the bacon grease. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage starts to soften and brown slightly.
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Season:
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and paprika over the cabbage. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and nicely caramelized.
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Finish with Vinegar and Sugar:
- Add the apple cider vinegar and sugar (if using). Stir well to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Reintroduce Bacon:
- Add the cooked bacon back to the pan, mix well, and heat through.
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Serve:
- Serve hot as a side dish to complement your main course.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use olive oil or butter for sautéing.
- Add a kick with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or cayenne if you like a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg