Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon
Treat yourself to this easy recipe for Southern fried cabbage. It is perfectly spiced and cooked with bacon, making it hard to resist.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 236kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cabbage roughly chopped
- 6 slices bacon I used low sodium
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 small small onion finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¾ tablespoon honey optional
- Kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
Instructions
- Cut bacon into bite-sized pieces, preferably 1 inch per piece.
- Lightly brush heated pan with oil, if using. Add bacon slices, allowing some space for each piece. Fry bacon to a crisp, in batches. Transfer to a paper lined plate. Set aside.
- Remove excess oil with bacon drippings from the pan. Reserve for later use. Retain 1 to 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings and resume heat of the pan.
- Sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and continue to sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Drizzle apple cider vinegar and honey. Add in Worcestershire sauce, if using. Continue to sauté until cabbage is soft and tender.
- Just before closing the heat, add cooked bacon. Mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
The optional Worcestershire sauce makes this cabbage recipe more flavorful, adding that umami flavor with just a teaspoon to the entire dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
Equipment
large skillet