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Fried Cabbage

Fried Cabbage with Bacon: Quick Comfort Food Magic

Delicious Fried Cabbage with Bacon, a quick, comforting, gluten-free side dish packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 head Cabbage Fresh green, savoy, or Napa cabbage
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Always freshly ground for best flavor
For the Flavor
  • 6 slices Bacon Rich, smoky flavor
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow onion is ideal
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced for maximum flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Stone Ground Mustard Dijon is a good substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used if preferred

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, cook diced bacon over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy, then drain on paper towel, reserving 2 tablespoons of grease.
  2. Sauté diced onion in the reserved bacon grease for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add minced garlic, stone ground mustard, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add sliced cabbage to skillet, sauté for 12-15 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  5. Return crispy bacon to skillet with cabbage, mix thoroughly, and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose fresh cabbage for the best texture. Store leftovers for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Reheat gently to maintain tenderness.

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