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Southern Fried Cabbage With Bacon

Soul Food Southern Fried Cabbage With Bacon

Southern fried cabbage with bacon is a bold, buttery side dish that turns humble cabbage into a crave-worthy comfort classic, while the bacon adds that signature sizzle and Southern soul!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 106kcal

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet with a lid

Ingredients

  • 4 pound green cabbage 3-4 pound cabbage
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth or use vegetable broth to make this dish vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup butter unsalted (or vegan butter)
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-3 strips cooked bacon turkey bacon or pork bacon

Instructions

  • Cut out the core of the cabbage and coarsely chop the leaves using a food processor or a knife. (I recommend removing the outer layer of cabbage leaves and discarding them before chopping.)
  • Turn on the stovetop to medium heat and add the butter to the cast-iron skillet.
  • Once the butter has melted, add the chopped cabbage, onion, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the lid and continue cooking the cabbage uncovered for about 15 minutes. Be careful not to let all the broth evaporate to prevent the cabbage from becoming dry.
  • Once the cooking is finished, crumble the cooked bacon strips and stir them into the cabbage, then serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1387mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 113mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg
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