Fried Cabbage with Onions and Bacon

There are a few things that can be considered a truly classic dish. Fried Cabbage with Onions and Bacon is one of those dishes. Fried Cabbage is quite a popular dish, especially in the South.

When you pair up Fried Cabbage with Bacon you have a savory dish that is tasty, easy to make, and makes people happy.

This dish is filled with fiber, flavor, and fun! Many people turn their noses up when it comes to Cabbage. Most often that is due to the aroma, many have a hard time enjoying boiled cabbage.

Coleslaw is a favorite summertime dish made from Cabbage, but even that does not have the same savory flavor.

So why not give it a try today?

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What makes this the best recipe?

The Cabbage is sauteed to give it a savory flavor and mixed with sauteed onions and crispy bacon. The texture combination is perfect together.

Cabbage roll casserole is another great cabbage recipe to try out.

How should Fried Cabbage with Onions and Bacon?

When the fried cabbage is cooled to room temperature, the food can be placed into an airtight container. The container can then be placed into the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.

Is Fried Cabbage with Onions and Bacon healthy?

Except for being sauteed in bacon fat or butter, the Cabbage with onions and bacon is a healthy dish. There are only 250 calories per serving. It is filled with fiber. Bacon is considered a great food when on the Keto diet.

What should I use as a seasoning?

The best seasonings that I find for this dish would be Garlic Powder, Salt, and pepper. You could add additional Onion Powder that will enhance the flavors.

Should I use the Bacon Fat to saute the Cabbage?

Yes, using the bacon fat to saute the onions and the cabbage will add even more of the great bacon flavor to the dish.

Ingredients:

• Cabbage chopped
• Onion chopped
• Minced garlic
• Strips of bacon cooked and crumbled
• Reserved bacon grease
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Fried Cabbage with Onions and Bacon:

Step 1. Cook the bacon and set it aside to cool. Reserve the bacon grease.

Step 2. Place the bacon grease in a deep side pot or skillet, and cook the onion until it is softened.

Step 3. Add the garlic to the pot and saute for another 30 seconds.

Step 4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cabbage to the pot. Stir and then cover. Simmer until the cabbage has softened.

Step 5. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Saute another 2-3 minutes.

Step 6. Add the crumbled bacon to the top of the cabbage and serve.

Fried Cabbage with Onions and Bacon

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

If you’re looking for a delicious side dish to add to your next meal, look no further than this fried cabbage with bacon and onions recipe, this dish is easy to make and is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

4.39 from 117 votes

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Ingredients 

• 1 Head of cabbage chopped
• 1 Onion chopped
• 2 tsp. Minced garlic
• 5 Strips of bacon cooked and crumbled
• Reserved bacon grease
• ½ tsp. Onion powder
• ½ tsp. Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Cook the bacon and set it aside to cool.R eserve the bacon grease.
• Place the bacon grease in a deep side pot or skillet, and cook the onion until it is softened.
• Add the garlic to the pot and saute another 30 seconds.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cabbage to the pot. Stir and then cover. Simmer until the cabbage has softened.
• Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Saute another 2-3 minutes.
• Add the crumbled bacon to the top of the cabbage and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 229mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g

Author: Laura

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How do I reheat the Cabbage with Onions and Bacon?

This dish is easy to reheat. You can either reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop. Heat to desired consistency.

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