Fried Cabbage Recipe

shallow bowl filled with fried cabbage made with bacon, onion and garlic. The bowl is sitting on a bright teal napkin and half a head of cabbage is in the background.

5 from 36 votes

This delicious Fried Cabbage is a quick and easy comfort food side dish that is ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes. Made with bacon, onion and garlic for the most delicious fried cabbage recipe you've ever tried!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword fried cabbage, fried cabbage recipe, fried cabbage recipes, fried cabbage with bacon

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 303kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

1 pound thick-cut bacon diced
1 small onion diced or thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cabbage cored and chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt or seasoned salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salted butter

Instructions

In a dutch oven or large skillet with deep sides, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate. Set aside.
1 pound thick-cut bacon
Remove all but 4 tablespoons of bacon grease from the skillet. If you don't have enough, add enough extra virgin olive oil to equal 4 tablespoons. Add the onions and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 7 to 8 minutes.
1 small onion
Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute, stirring continuously.
3 cloves garlic
Add the chopped cabbage, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, about 8 to 12 minutes.
1 cabbage, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Add the bacon and butter and stir until the butter is melted and the bacon is evenly distributed.
2 tablespoons salted butter
Taste the fried cabbage and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Storage Information:

Refrigerator: Let cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezer: To freeze, let cool and then transfer to a freezer safe, ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on low heat.

Tips

If you prefer, you can use one teaspoon of garlic powder instead of the fresh garlic. Add with the apple cider vinegar and brown sugar.
The longer you cook, the softer the cabbage will be.

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