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A white bowl brimming with golden-brown fried cabbage and crispy bits of bacon, with a blue napkin and a large white pot in the background.

Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Chef Jenn
Fried Cabbage with Bacon That Never Tastes Like a Side Dish takes a budget veggie and turns it into a smoky, savory star. It's fast, easy, and endlessly satisfying—just the kind of recipe I love to have in my back pocket.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 168 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small green cabbage about 2 pounds, cored and chopped
  • 5 slices bacon coarsely chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it’s crispy, then transfer the bacon to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
  • Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent.
  • Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for about 10 minutes, letting it soften and pick up flavor from the pan.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Continue cooking until the cabbage is tender to your liking.
  • Return the bacon to the skillet, stir to combine, and serve hot. Garnish with parsley if you’re feeling fancy.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Use a cast iron skillet if you’ve got one; it holds heat like a dream and gives a little extra sear to the cabbage
  • Don’t skimp on the smoked paprika. It ties everything together and adds that something-something
  • Cut the cabbage into thick shreds or chunks so it holds some bite after cooking
  • Make a double batch. This disappears fast, and it reheats beautifully
    You can prep the cabbage a day ahead; just core and chop, then keep it in a sealed container in the fridge

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword cabbage and bacon, easy vegetable recipe, fried cabbage, low carb cabbage recipe, skillet cabbage
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