Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic
Quick skillet-fried cabbage with smoky bacon, sweet onion, and garlic. A simple, flavorful side dish ready in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 head green cabbage core removed and thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 3 clove garlic minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
- If needed, add the olive oil and butter to the skillet. Add the sliced onion and sauté until soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring so it doesn't burn.
- Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine and spread the cabbage in an even layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens and develops some brown edges, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar and brown sugar, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
For a tangier version, add an extra teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days and reheat in a skillet.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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